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Stereoscopic views of exhibitions and fairs in Philadelphia

Title
Stereoscopic views of exhibitions and fairs in Philadelphia [graphic].
Publication
1860?-1876.

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Details

Additional Authors
  • Cremer, James, 1821-1893.
  • Hovey, E. F.
  • Langenheim, W.
  • Moran, John, 1831-1903.
  • Newell, R., -1897.
  • Purviance, W. T.
  • Waston, A.
  • American Stereoscopic Company. Sanitary Fair, Phila., 1863. 30.
  • American Stereoscopic Company. Great Central Fair. 2, 3, 12, 15.
  • Langenheim, Loyd & Co. Sanitary Fair, Phila., 1863. 30.
  • Langenheim, Loyd & Co. Great Central Fair. 2, 3, 12, 15.
  • Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views
Description
  • 15 stereographs (photoprints) : albumen, b&w; 90 x 177 mm. or smaller.
  • 4 stereographs (photoprints) : albumen, b&w ;
Summary
Exhibitions and fairs, including a view of a bowl of fruit in the Horticultural exhibition, 1860; coining press at Sanitary Fair, 1863; Great Central Fair, 1864: Horticultural Dept., including bridge over moat to small island, Penn Parlor, the Art Gallery, African American waiters in the Large Dining Room; gas fixtures at Franklin Institute exhibition, 1874; The Centennial Loan Exhibition, 1875: Hindu sculpture, view of furniture and dishes and platters; grooms and horses at International Livestock exhibition, 1876. One groom is African American.
Subject
  • Franklin Institute (Philadelphia, Pa.)
  • Great Central Fair for the U.S. Sanitary Commission (1864 : Philadelphia, Pa.)
  • African Americans
  • Animal shows > Pennsylvania > Philadelphia
  • Exhibitions > Pennsylvania > Philadelphia
  • Horses > Pennsylvania
  • Sculpture
  • United States > History > Social aspects. > Civil War, 1861-1865
Genre/Form
  • Albumen photoprints.
  • Photoprints.
  • Stereographs.
Note
  • Title devised by cataloger.
  • Includes views by Langenheim, Watson, Cremer and other photographers and publishers. Negatives for views of the Centennial Loan Exhibition are by "Moran." The label does not give a first name, possibly John Moran?
  • Views of horses give names, pedigree, owner and records on verso.
Access (note)
  • Restricted access;
Cite As (note)
  • Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.
Call Number
MFY Dennis Coll 91-F371
OCLC
NYPG91-F371
Title
Stereoscopic views of exhibitions and fairs in Philadelphia [graphic].
Imprint
1860?-1876.
Restricted Access
Restricted access; Photography Collection; Permit must be requested at division indicated.
Cite As:
Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.
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Added Author
Cremer, James, 1821-1893. Photographer
Hovey, E. F. Publisher International Livestock Exhibition, Philadelphia, 1876.
Hovey, E. F. Publisher Centennial Loan Exhibition, 1875.
Langenheim, W. Publisher
Moran, John, 1831-1903. Photographer Centennial Loan Exhibition, Philadelphia, 1875.
Newell, R., -1897. Great Central Fair, Philadelphia, 1864.
Purviance, W. T. Photographer Philadelphia and vicinity.
Waston, A. Photographer Sanitary Fair, Phila., 1863. 30.
Waston, A. Photographer Great Central Fair. 2, 3, 12, 15.
American Stereoscopic Company. Sanitary Fair, Phila., 1863. 30.
American Stereoscopic Company. Great Central Fair. 2, 3, 12, 15.
Langenheim, Loyd & Co. Sanitary Fair, Phila., 1863. 30.
Langenheim, Loyd & Co. Great Central Fair. 2, 3, 12, 15.
Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.
Research Call Number
MFY Dennis Coll 91-F371
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