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Stereoscopic views of Central Park, New York City

Title
Stereoscopic views of Central Park, New York City [graphic] / E. & H. T. Anthony.
Author
E. & H.T. Anthony (Firm), publisher.
Publication
New York : E. & H. T. Anthony, 1[860?-1875?]

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Additional Authors
Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.
Description
127 stereographs (photographic prints) : albumen, some col.; 89 x 178mm. or smaller.
Summary
Views of Central Park: general view, views of paths, people enjoying the park; views of the Ramble, including the Gentlemen's house and a summer house, as well as paths, arches, and the cave near the Ramble and the lake; the Esplanade; the mall, including arches, fountains; the Terrace and stairs, including details of dies at bottom of stairs; Bethesda fountain; sculpture: "Tam O'Shanter and Souter John" or "Old Lang Syne" near the Casino, "Eagles," "Commerce" at the Eighth Ave. entrance, Sir Walter Scott, Bolivar; Bow, Balcony, Cabinet and Rustic bridges, and vase of flowers on Rustic bridge; the Lake, including boating, swans; the pool; ornamental water west of the conservatory; the casino, vine covered arbor, rustic arbor, Music stand, with people attending performances; observatory and tunnel, various arches and roadways; managerie buildings, camel and rider, and with girls riding and "at work;" skating and other winter scenes; balloon ascension at 6th Ave. & 59th St. Some views duplicated.
Subject
  • Parks > New York (State) > New York
  • Balloons (Aircraft) > New York (State) > New York
  • Bridges > New York (State) > New York
  • Lakes & ponds > New York (State) > New York
  • Ice skating > New York (State) > New York
  • Camels > New York (State)
  • Sculpture > New York (State) > New York
  • Central Park (New York, N.Y.)
  • Manhattan (New York, N.Y.)
Genre/Form
  • Albumen prints.
  • Photographic prints.
  • Stereographs.
Note
  • Title devised by cataloger.
  • Includes views from various series: "American scenery, Central Park, N.Y.," "American views, Central Park, N.Y.," "Anthony's stereoscopic views," "Central Park," "Central Park views."
  • Includes ten hand-colored views.
  • Some views have tax stamps affixed.
  • Views are numbered 2 (6217), 4, 5, 8-10, 18, 28, 251, 560, 562, 563, 567, 1110, 1165-1167, 1883, 3709, 3710, 3713, 3718, 3719, 3723-3725, 4114, 4754, 4759, 4784, 4788, 4791, 4792, 4803, 4804, 5097, 5105, 5348, 5350, 5403, 5566, 5896, 5898, 5911, 5916, 5918, 5919, 5923, 6204, 6207, 6209, 6212, 6216, 6220, 6221, 6223, 6224, 6229, 6230, 6232-6234, 6237, 6240, 7176, 7177, 7179, 7190, 7192, 7202, 7205, 7206, 7210, 7218, 7219, 7227, 7233, 7241, 7247, 7251, 7257, 8602, 8603a, 8604, 8729, 8731, 8733, 8736.
Access (note)
  • Restricted access;
Cite As (note)
  • Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.
Call Number
MFY Dennis Coll 91-F218
OCLC
NYPG91-F218
Author
E. & H.T. Anthony (Firm), publisher.
Title
Stereoscopic views of Central Park, New York City [graphic] / E. & H. T. Anthony.
Imprint
New York : E. & H. T. Anthony, 1[860?-1875?]
Restricted Access
Restricted access; Photography Collection; Permit must be requested at division indicated.
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Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.
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Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.
Research Call Number
MFY Dennis Coll 91-F218
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