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Stereoscopic views of suburban Philadelphia

Title
Stereoscopic views of suburban Philadelphia [graphic].
Publication
1860?-1885?

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Details

Additional Authors
  • Cremer, James, 1821-1893.
  • Gutekunst, F.
  • McMullin, S. (Samuel)
  • Newell, R., -1897.
  • Continent Stereoscopic Company. Descriptive Views of the American continent. 888.
  • R. Newell & Sons, photographers
  • Union View Company. Philadelphia and vicinity. 944.
  • Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views
Description
  • 27 stereographs (photoprints) : albumen, some col.; 88 x 178 mm. or smaller.
  • 5 stereographs (photoprints) : albumen, b&w ;
Summary
Views in rural and suburban Philadelphia: men and girls on the porch of the Bryn Mawr Hotel; mill dam, Frankford Creek, in the snow; Mr. Garsen's(?) house, Frankford; Germantown: homes, including one with large glass conservatory in back, stone houses with low pitched roofs, entry gates, coach near stone buildings, the Unitarian Church, Roberts' Mill, a grape arbor; railroad bridge over Germantown road; Falls Station Brige to Richmond showing train junction, bridge, buildings; bridge on the Schuylkill Canal above Manayunk; public bath house on the river at Richmond, boys on log boom in foreground; boys swimming at Smith's Island; unidentified church; rural homes, some made of stone or brick some with gingerbreading on eaves, some with families on porches, in hammock; horse and cart in front yard, stone barn, lumber or fenceposts; man with rake "Rural gardening"; Silver Brook, Schuylkill River, running under stone arch (bridge or canal?); Pennypack Creek.
Alternative Title
  • American scenery.
  • Fairmount Park, Philadelphia.
  • Penn. & Delaware views.
Subject
  • Arbors (Bowers) > Pennsylvania > Philadelphia
  • Barns > Pennsylvania
  • Canals > Pennsylvania
  • Carriages & coaches > Pennsylvania > Philadelphia
  • Churches > Pennsylvania > Philadelphia
  • Dwellings > Pennsylvania > Philadelphia
  • Farms > Pennsylvania
  • Gardens > Pennsylvania
  • Greenhouses > Pennsylvania > Philadelphia
  • Porches > Pennsylvania > Philadelphia
  • Railroads > Pennsylvania
  • Swimming > Pennsylvania > Philadelphia
  • Streams > Pennsylvania
  • Frankford (Philadelphia, Pa.)
  • Germantown (Philadelphia, Pa.)
  • Pennypack Creek (Pa.)
  • Schuylkill River (Pa.)
Genre/Form
  • Group portraits.
  • Albumen photoprints.
  • Photoprints.
  • Stereographs.
Note
  • Title devised by cataloger.
  • Includes views by F. Gutekunst, R. Newell and other photographers and publishers.
  • Includes one hand-colored view.
Access (note)
  • Restricted access;
Cite As (note)
  • Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.
Call Number
MFY Dennis Coll 91-F374
OCLC
NYPG91-F374
Title
Stereoscopic views of suburban Philadelphia [graphic].
Imprint
1860?-1885?
Restricted Access
Restricted access; Photography Collection; Permit must be requested at division indicated.
Cite As:
Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.
Connect to:
NYPL Digital Collections
Local Subject
Hand-colored photoprints.
Added Author
Cremer, James, 1821-1893. Photographer
Gutekunst, F. Photographer American scenery.
McMullin, S. (Samuel) Photographer
Newell, R., -1897. Photographer
Continent Stereoscopic Company. Descriptive Views of the American continent. 888.
R. Newell & Sons, photographers.
Union View Company. Philadelphia and vicinity. 944.
Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.
Added Title
American scenery.
Fairmount Park, Philadelphia.
Penn. & Delaware views.
Research Call Number
MFY Dennis Coll 91-F374
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