Research Catalog

Title

A visit to the "Central Park" in the summer of 1863 [graphic] / Thomas C. Roche

Author

Roche, Thomas C., -1895

Publication

New York : E. & H. T. Anthony, 1863, 1865.

Details

Additional Authors

Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.

Description

102 stereographs (photoprints) : albumen, some col.; 88 x 78mm or smaller.

Summary

Views of Central Park: general views, from 59th & 6th, 72nd & 8th, from the Bell tower, view from carriage resting place at the summmit; the Mall, marble arch, stairs and terrace; lake, rustic boat landing, swans, boats; pond and summer house above; music stand, drinking fountain, Music Day, people gathering, carriages and tents; reservoir, traverse rd. no. 2, south of old reservoir; the Ramble, including rustic arch; Bow, Cabinet, Oak, Balcony, and Rustic Bridges; the Casino, the Dovecot; sculpture: "Eagles" and "Tam O'Shanter and Souter Johnnie;" the old Arsenal, and old powder magazine; the cave; the observation tower and tunnel. Some views duplicated.

Subjects

• Stereographs
• Photographic prints
• Albumen prints
• Sculpture > New York (State) > New York
• Parks > New York (State) > New York
• Lakes & ponds > New York (State) > New York
• Bridges > New York (State) > New York
• Manhattan (New York, N.Y.)
• Central Park (New York, N.Y.)
• Hand-colored photoprints

Genre/Form

• Albumen prints.
• Photographic prints.
• Stereographs.

Note

• Also includes "A visit to the 'Central Park' in the summer of 1865."
• Label lists names of the Board of Commissioners of Central Park for 1863.
• Includes six hand-colored views.
• Some views have tax stamps affixed.
• Views are numbered: 1057, 1061, 1065, 1066, 1068, 1070, 1075, 1077, 1083, 1084, 1086, 1088, 1090, 1096, 1097, 1099-1101, 1108, 1115, 1117, 1120-1122, 1124, 1131, 1133, 1134, 1138, 1139, 1140, 1142, 1144, 1145, 1151, 1154, 1155, 1160, 1161, 1163, 1167, 1168, 1170, 1173, 1175, 1179, 1182, 1186, 1187, 1889, 1892, 1893, 1895, 1899, 3705-3707, 3709, 3713-3715, 3717, 3718, 3720, 3722-3726, 4116, 5403, 7164, 7240.

Access (note)

• Restricted access;

Cite As (note)

• Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.

Call Number

MFY Dennis Coll 91-F219

Author

Roche, Thomas C., -1895, photographer.

Title

A visit to the "Central Park" in the summer of 1863 [graphic] / Thomas C. Roche

Imprint

New York : E. & H. T. Anthony, 1863, 1865.

Restricted Access

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

Cite As:

Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.

Connect to:

NYPL Digital Collections

Indexed Term

Hand-colored photoprints.

Added Author

Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.

Research Call Number

MFY Dennis Coll 91-F219