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Stereoscopic views of expositions in Chicago

Title
Stereoscopic views of expositions in Chicago [graphic].
Publication
1874?-1933.

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Details

Additional Authors
  • Barker, George, 1844-1894.
  • Jarvis, John F.
  • Ingersoll, T. W. (Truman Ward)
  • Gentile, Charles.
  • Lovejoy, E. (Edward)
  • Copelin & Son. phts
  • Griffith & Griffith (Firm), publishers.
  • Keystone View Company, publishers.
  • Underwood & Underwood, publishers.
  • Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.
Description
  • 15 stereographs (photoprints) : albumen, b&w; 90x178mm. or smaller.
  • 1 stereograph (photomechanical print) : halftone, col. ;
  • 1 stereograph (photoprint) : silver gelatin, b&w ;
  • 4 stereographs (photoprints) : albumen, b&w ;
Summary
Primarily views of the World's Columbian Exposition, including general views, the India building, horticulture grounds, the dock for World's fair steamers, Peristyle from the lake, Agriculture bldg., view showing train platforms, the lagoon, the Art Institute, the first locomotive and train, people arriving in carriages for the dedication, bicycle club in the Dedication parade, and ox drawn cart, skeletons of caribou and hippopotamus, the Ferris wheel; views of the Inter-state Industrial Exposition, 1874, including an interior view; view of a gorilla at unidentified Chicago exposition; folk dancing in the Belgian village at the Century of Progress exposition, 1933.
Alternative Title
  • American & foreign views. 338, 340, 462.
  • Columbian Exposition: Chicago, 1893. 375, 376.
  • Chicago exposition views.
  • Interstate Exposition, Chicago.
  • Stereoscopic views of Chicago and vicinity.
  • World's fair views--1893. New series. 41.
Subjects
Genre/Form
  • Albumen photoprints.
  • Stereographs.
  • Photoprints.
  • Silver gelatin photoprints.
  • Halftone photomechanical prints.
Note
  • Title devised by cataloger.
  • Includes views by Underwood & Underwood, Keystone View Company and other photographers and publishers.
Access (note)
  • Restricted access;
Cite As (note)
  • Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.
Indexes/Finding Aids (note)
  • A finding aid showing the original order of Acc. #88PH6 can be found in the department files.
Call Number
MFY Dennis Coll 90-F185
OCLC
NYPG90-F185
Title
Stereoscopic views of expositions in Chicago [graphic].
Imprint
1874?-1933.
Restricted Access
Restricted access; Photography Collection; Permit must be requested at division indicated.
Cite As:
Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.
Indexes
A finding aid showing the original order of Acc. #88PH6 can be found in the department files.
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NYPL Digital Collections
Added Author
Barker, George, 1844-1894. Photographer
Jarvis, John F. pbls.
Ingersoll, T. W. (Truman Ward) Photographer
Gentile, Charles. Photographer
Lovejoy, E. (Edward) Photographer
Copelin & Son. phts
Griffith & Griffith (Firm), publishers.
Keystone View Company, publishers.
Underwood & Underwood, publishers.
Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.
Added Title
American & foreign views. 338, 340, 462.
Columbian Exposition: Chicago, 1893. 375, 376.
Chicago exposition views.
Interstate Exposition, Chicago.
Stereoscopic views of Chicago and vicinity.
World's fair views--1893. New series. 41.
Research Call Number
MFY Dennis Coll 90-F185
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