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Additional authors

1. Wasgatt, L. (Lycurgus)
2. Averill, M. L., active 1870-1879
3. Webster, A. G
4. Collins, George E., active 1870-1879
5. Herrick, F. J. (Frank J.), 1852-
6. Lane, Wm. V. (William V.), 1849-1903
7. Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views

Description

1. 12 stereographs (photoprints) : albumen, b&w; 88x178mm. or smaller.

Summary

1. Views of Washington and Hancocok Counties, Maine, including Eastport, Hinkley, Jonesboro, Millbridge, Bucksport, Castine and Elllsworth: includes harbor, estuary and river scenes; views of steamboats, some trapped in ice, 1872; shipyards, public buildings, homes, churches, including an interior showing trompe l'oeil painting, a lumber company and variety store; a camp with log cabin on the Chandler river; a view of Ft. Knox at Bucksport; and a winter view in Eastport showing people waving from the top of a snow-covered building.

Alternative title

1. Views of Eastport and Vicinity.
2. Picturesque Views of Maine.
3. Views of Castine and Vicinity. [17], [30].
4. Views in and about Castine.

Subject

1. Trompe l'oeil painting.
2. Maine.
3. Hancock County (Me.)
4. Washington County (Me.)
5. Bucksport (Me.)
6. Eastport (Me.)
7. Ellsworth (Me.)
8. Hinkley (Me.)
9. Jonesboro (Me.)
10. Milbridge (Me.)
11. Chandler River (Me.)

Genre/Form

1. Albumen photoprints.
2. Stereographs.
3. Photoprints.

Call number

1. MFY Dennis Coll 89-F279

Language

1. English

Note

1. Title devised by cataloger.
2. Includes views by L. Wasgatt, M. L. Averill and other photographers and publishers.

Access (note)

1. Restricted access;

Cite as (note)

1. Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.

Restricted access

1. Restricted access; Photography Collection; Permit must be requested at division indicated.

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1. NYPL Digital Collections