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Stereoscopic views of bayou, canal, lake, levee and river scenes in New Orleans

Title
Stereoscopic views of bayou, canal, lake, levee and river scenes in New Orleans [graphic].
Publication
1868?-1925.

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Additional Authors
  • Blessing, S. T.
  • Chase, W. M. (William M.), approximately 1818-1901.
  • Lilienthal, Theodore, 1831-1894.
  • Davis, James M.
  • Jarvis, John F.
  • Kilburn, B. W. (Benjamin West), 1827-1909.
  • Mugnier, George François, 1855-1936.
  • Zahner, M. H.
  • A.C. Company, publishers.
  • Continent Stereoscopic Company, publishers.
  • Griffith & Griffith (Firm), publishers.
  • T. Lilienthal & Co., publishers.
  • Strohmeyer & Wyman, publishers.
  • Underwood & Underwood, distributor.
  • Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.
Description
  • 29 stereographs (photoprints) : albumen, b&w; 90x178mm. or smaller.
  • 4 stereographs (photoprints) : silver gelatin, b&w ;
  • 2 stereographs (photomechanical prints) : halfton, col. ;
  • 19 stereographs : albumen photoprints, b&w ;
Alternative Title
  • Descriptive views of the American Continent.
  • New Orleans and vicinity. 130, 211.
  • New Orleans & vicinity. 213, 229, 258, 284, 312, 319.
  • Picturesque views of the Wide Wide World.
  • New Orleans. Series A. The Mississippi River. 2, 4, 5, 12, 14, 15, 17, 23.
  • New Orleans scenery.
  • Levee and river views. 102, 103, 109, 111.
  • Series of stereoscopic views of New Orleans and vicinity.
  • Selected views. Subscription series.
  • American scenery. Subscription series.
  • The "Perfec" stereoscope. 80.
Subjects
Genre/Form
  • Albumen photoprints.
  • Stereographs.
  • Photoprints.
  • Silver gelatin photoprints.
  • Halftone photomechanical prints.
Note
  • Title devised by cataloger.
  • Includes views by Blessing, Lilienthal, Mugnier and other photographers and publishers.
Access (note)
  • Restricted access;
Cite As (note)
  • Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.
Call Number
MFY Dennis Coll 90-F204
Title
Stereoscopic views of bayou, canal, lake, levee and river scenes in New Orleans [graphic].
Imprint
1868?-1925.
Restricted Access
Restricted access; Photography Collection; Permit must be requested at division indicated.
Summary
Views of waterways in and around New Orleans: sail and steamboats in Bayou St. John; trees hung with spanish moss and a boat with an awning over deck at Bayou Lacombe; a lumber schooner on the New Canal; cypresses on Lake Ponchartrain, man on shore of lake; schooners in the "Old Basin"; African American workers, barrels, carts, steamboats and sailboats at the sugar levee; New Orleans & Mobile R.R. station, steamboats at the levee beyond; view of the "Belle Lee" from another steamboat; general view of levees; views of sailing vessels from another ship; cotton traffic including men with a cotton float, African American men moving bales on the dock, mules with carts of cotton, the Red River levee with cotton bales, unloading cotton from the "Sir Henry Frank" and the "S.H.Parisot," men moving cotton to a railroad freight depot; two African American men sitting on barrels on the levee; steamboat landing from Bienville St. looking up the levee, from Gravier St. looking down the levee; the Canal St. Ferry boat "Louise"; the ferry landing; Mississippi River ship traffic from the bridge; view of the deck and a lifeboat on the steamer "Hudson"; passenger terminal of the Louisville and Nashville R.R. with levees beyond; men resting on sacks that are being loaded on a sternwheeler; view of the leveel from the Opelousas R.R. ferry; Port Eads and South Pass levees; showing "mattrass ways," lighthouses and hotel; view of piles for jetty taken from the pile driver. Some views duplicated.
Cite As:
Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.
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Added Author
Blessing, S. T. Publisher
Chase, W. M. (William M.), approximately 1818-1901. Photographer
Lilienthal, Theodore, 1831-1894. Photographer
Davis, James M. Publisher
Jarvis, John F. Publisher
Kilburn, B. W. (Benjamin West), 1827-1909. Photographer
Mugnier, George François, 1855-1936. Photographer
Zahner, M. H. Publisher
A.C. Company, publishers.
Continent Stereoscopic Company, publishers.
Griffith & Griffith (Firm), publishers.
T. Lilienthal & Co., publishers.
Strohmeyer & Wyman, publishers.
Underwood & Underwood, distributor.
Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.
Added Title
Descriptive views of the American Continent.
New Orleans and vicinity. 130, 211.
New Orleans & vicinity. 213, 229, 258, 284, 312, 319.
Picturesque views of the Wide Wide World.
New Orleans. Series A. The Mississippi River. 2, 4, 5, 12, 14, 15, 17, 23.
New Orleans scenery.
Levee and river views. 102, 103, 109, 111.
Series of stereoscopic views of New Orleans and vicinity.
Selected views. Subscription series.
American scenery. Subscription series.
The "Perfec" stereoscope. 80.
Research Call Number
MFY Dennis Coll 90-F204
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