Research Catalog
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.
Available Online
Details
- 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
- Halftone photomechanical prints
- Silver gelatin photoprints
- Photoprints
- Stereographs
- Albumen photoprints
- Louisville and Nashville Railroad Company
- New Orleans, Mobile and Chicago Railroad Company
- African Americans > Louisiana
- Levees > Louisiana > New Orleans
- Railroad stations > Louisiana > New Orleans
- Warehouses > Louisiana > New Orleans
- Carts & wagons > Louisiana > New Orleans
- Steamboats > Louisiana > New Orleans
- Sternwheelers > Louisiana > New Orleans
- Lighthouses > Louisiana > New Orleans
- Longshoremen
- Ferries
- Hotels > Louisiana
- Lakes & ponds > Louisiana > New Orleans
- Rivers > Louisiana
- Bayous > Louisiana
- Canals > Louisiana > New Orleans
- Sailing ships
- Spanish moss > Louisiana > New Orleans
- Cypresses
- Cotton
- Jetties > Louisiana > New Orleans
- Sugar industry > Louisiana > New Orleans
- 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.
- Connect to:
- Added Author
- Blessing, S. T. PublisherChase, W. M. (William M.), approximately 1818-1901. PhotographerLilienthal, Theodore, 1831-1894. PhotographerDavis, James M. PublisherJarvis, John F. PublisherKilburn, B. W. (Benjamin West), 1827-1909. PhotographerMugnier, George François, 1855-1936. PhotographerZahner, M. H. PublisherA.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