Research Catalog

Title

Stereoscopic views of Harpers Ferry, West Virginia [graphic].

Publication

1859?-1885?

Details

Additional Authors

• Chase, W. M. (William M.), approximately 1818-1901.
• Fisher, A. J. (Albert J.), 1842-1882
• Jarvis, John F.
• Little, H. N.
• Potter, W. H.
• Robinson, G. W.
• Soule, John P.
• Totherick, E.
• Walzl, Richard
• E. & H.T. Anthony (Firm) pbl
• Bishop Brothers (Firm) Harpers Ferry. 99.
• J. W. & J. S. Moulton. new series, American views. 32.
• J. W. & J. S. Moulton. New series, American scenery. 24, 27, 28.
• New York Stereoscopic Co. pbl
• Stien & Lyon. pbl
• Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views

Description

• 47 stereographs (photographic prints) : albumen, some col.; 90 x 178 mm. or smaller.
• 8 stereographs (photographic prints) : albumen, b&w ;

Summary

Views of Harpers Ferry and vicinity: general views of the town and surroundings, including view of the confluence of the Shenandoah and Potomac Rivers, Bolivar Heights, Maryland Heights, Loudon Heights, the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal and the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad; views on the Potomac, including views of canal boats, horses on the tow path, the B. & O. R. R. bridge, a bridge across the Shenandoah; views of "Jefferson's Rock"; homes, churches, the engine house where John Brown made his final stand and other railroad buildings.

Alternative Title

• American scenery.
• American scenery, war views.
• Miscellaneous, war views.

Subject

• Brown, John, 1800-1859 > Homes and haunts
• Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
• Bridges > West Virginia > Harpers Ferry
• Canal boats
• Canals > Maryland
• Churches > West Virginia > Harpers Ferry
• Dwellings > West Virginia > Harpers Ferry
• Historic buildings > West Virginia > Harpers Ferry
• Railroad bridges > West Virginia > Harpers Ferry
• Railroad shops & yards > West Virginia > Harpers Ferry
• Railroads > West Virginia > Harpers Ferry
• Rivers > Maryland
• Rivers > West Virginia
• Rivers > Virginia
• Rock formations > West Virginia > Harpers Ferry
• Slave rebellions > United States
• Chesapeake and Ohio Canal (Md. and Washington, D.C.)
• United States > History > Civil War, 1861-1865

Genre/Form

• Albumen prints.
• Photographic prints.
• Stereographs.

Note

• Title devised by cataloger.
• Includes views by W. M. Chase, E. & H. T. Anthony, J. W. & J. S. Moulton and other photographers and publishers.
• Includes two hand-colored views.

Access (note)

• Restricted access;

Cite As (note)

• Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.

Call Number

MFY Dennis Coll 92-F82

OCLC

NYPG92-F82

Title

Stereoscopic views of Harpers Ferry, West Virginia [graphic].

Imprint

1859?-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

Added Author

Chase, W. M. (William M.), approximately 1818-1901. Photographer

Fisher, A. J. (Albert J.), 1842-1882 Photographer American scenery.

Jarvis, John F. Publisher

Little, H. N. Photographer

Potter, W. H. Photographer Wonders of Virginia.

Robinson, G. W. Publisher Stereoscopic views. 93, 97.

Soule, John P. Photographer American views. 434, 436, 439.

Totherick, E. Photographer

Walzl, Richard. Publisher Baltimore and Ohio Railroad scenery. 467.

E. & H.T. Anthony (Firm) Publisher

Bishop Brothers (Firm) Harpers Ferry. 99.

J. W. & J. S. Moulton. new series, American views. 32.

J. W. & J. S. Moulton. New series, American scenery. 24, 27, 28.

New York Stereoscopic Co. Publisher

Stien & Lyon. Publisher

Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.

Added Title

American scenery.

American scenery, war views.

Miscellaneous, war views.

Research Call Number

MFY Dennis Coll 92-F82