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1. Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views

Description

1. 66 stereographs (photoprints) : albumen, b&w; 90x178mm. or smaller.

Summary

1. Views of the capitol, including construction scenes showing scaffolding on lantern of dome and stoneworking shed in foreground, crane on steps; views showing garden and fountains, the botanic garden conservatory, Greenough's Washington, horse trolleys in front of east steps, a row of homes in the foreground, steps leading from grounds to west front; views of the sculptures "Rescue" or "Civilization" (Greenough), Columbus and "Peace" by Persico; views of the house and senate chambers, the office of the sergeant-at-arms, the congressional library, corridors, the Marble room; a fresco in the President's room, statuary hall and Franzoni's historical clock in the Old House chambers, Brumidi's painting in the dome.

Alternative title

1. America illustrated. Washington, D.C.
2. American scenery.
3. American scenery. Washington, D.C.
4. American scenery. Stereoscopic studies.
5. America scenery. Washington.
6. American scenery. Stereoscopic views.
7. American views.
8. American views. New H. series.
9. American views. Peoples series.
10. American views. Standard series.
11. American views. Washington.
12. American views. Washington, D.C.
13. Artistic stereoscopic views. 1187.
14. European and American views.
15. New England series. New views.
16. Picturesque views of all countries.
17. Popular series.
18. Standard series.
19. Stereoscopic views.
20. Stereoscopidc views of Washington City. 7, 8, 132.
21. Washington. 651, 661.
22. Washington, D.C.
23. Washington. Selected.

Subject

1. Rogers, Randolph, 1825-1892
2. Persico, E. Luigi, 1791-1860
3. Brumidi, Constantino, 1805-1880
4. Greenough, Horatio, 1805-1852
5. Franzoni, Carlo
6. Library of Congress
7. United States. Congress
8. Capitols -- Washington (D.C.)
9. Libraries -- Washington (D.C.)
10. Sculpture -- Washington (D.C.)
11. Greenhouses -- Washington (D.C.)
12. Gardens -- Washington (D.C.)
13. Stoneworking -- Washington (D.C.)
14. Ceremonial rooms -- Washington (D.C.)
15. Interior architecture -- Washington (D.C.)
16. Street-railroads -- Washington (D.C.)
17. Fountains -- Washington (D.C.)
18. Dwellings -- Washington (D.C.)
19. Doors -- Washington (D.C.)
20. Murals -- Massachusetts -- Washington (D.C.)
21. Paintings
22. United States -- Capital and capitol

Genre/Form

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

Call number

1. MFY Dennis Coll 90-F92

Note

1. Title devised by cataloger.
2. Photographers of the views are not identified.

Access (note)

1. Restricted access;

Cite as (note)

1. Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.

Title

1. Miscellaneous series of stereoscopic views of the U.S. Capitol. [graphic].

Imprint

1. 1865?-1885?

Restricted access

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

Cite as:

1. Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.

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1. NYPL Digital Collections

Added author

1. Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.

Added title

1. America illustrated. Washington, D.C.
2. American scenery.
3. American scenery. Washington, D.C.
4. American scenery. Stereoscopic studies.
5. America scenery. Washington.
6. American scenery. Stereoscopic views.
7. American views.
8. American views. New H. series.
9. American views. Peoples series.
10. American views. Standard series.
11. American views. Washington.
12. American views. Washington, D.C.
13. Artistic stereoscopic views. 1187.
14. European and American views.
15. New England series. New views.
16. Picturesque views of all countries.
17. Popular series.
18. Standard series.
19. Stereoscopic views.
20. Stereoscopidc views of Washington City. 7, 8, 132.
21. Washington. 651, 661.
22. Washington, D.C.
23. Washington. Selected.

Research call number

1. MFY Dennis Coll 90-F92