Research Catalog

Washington Centennial Celebration, New York

Title
Washington Centennial Celebration, New York [graphic].
Publication
April 29, 30 and May 1, 1889.

Details

Description
30 photographic prints : albumen, b&w; 26 x 34 cm. or smaller on mounts 27 x 36 cm. or smaller.
Summary
Images of the celebrations surrounding the centennial of Washington's innauguration in New York in 1789. Primarily includes parades, including a military parade, and a parade with floats and marching groups. Dignitaries are shown in an open carriage and in a reviewing stand. Includes one view of the harbor with ships and the Statue of Liberty from a building in lower Manhattan.
Subject
  • Washington, George, 1732-1799 > Anniversaries, etc
  • Centennial celebrations > United States
  • Floats (Parades) > New York > New York
  • Government officials
  • Harbors > New York (State) > New York
  • Military parades & ceremonies > New York > New York
  • Parades & processions > New York (State) > New York
  • Streets > New York (State) > New York
Genre/Form
  • Albumen prints.
  • Photographic prints.
Note
  • Title devised by cataloger.
  • Albumen prints by various photographers including Pach Bros., Purviance & Co., Joseph Hall, and Dana. All are on mounts, some gilded, most with letterpress photographer's name, and some with letterpress captions.
Access (note)
  • Restricted access;
Provenance (note)
  • Transferred from U.S. History, Local History and Geneology Division, 1980.
Call Number
MFY 95-44
OCLC
NYPG95-F149
Title
Washington Centennial Celebration, New York [graphic].
Imprint
April 29, 30 and May 1, 1889.
Restricted Access
Restricted access; Photography Collection; Permit must be requested at division indicated.
Provenance
Transferred from U.S. History, Local History and Geneology Division, 1980.
Research Call Number
MFY 95-44
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