Research Catalog
Stereoscopic views of exhibitions and fairs in Philadelphia
- Title
- Stereoscopic views of exhibitions and fairs in Philadelphia [graphic].
- Publication
- 1860?-1876.
Available Online
Details
- Additional Authors
- Cremer, James, 1821-1893.
- Hovey, E. F.
- Langenheim, W.
- Moran, John, 1831-1903.
- Newell, R., -1897.
- Purviance, W. T.
- Waston, A.
- American Stereoscopic Company. Sanitary Fair, Phila., 1863. 30.
- American Stereoscopic Company. Great Central Fair. 2, 3, 12, 15.
- Langenheim, Loyd & Co. Sanitary Fair, Phila., 1863. 30.
- Langenheim, Loyd & Co. Great Central Fair. 2, 3, 12, 15.
- Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.
- Description
- 15 stereographs (photoprints) : albumen, b&w; 90 x 177 mm. or smaller.
- 4 stereographs (photoprints) : albumen, b&w ;
- Summary
- Exhibitions and fairs, including a view of a bowl of fruit in the Horticultural exhibition, 1860; coining press at Sanitary Fair, 1863; Great Central Fair, 1864: Horticultural Dept., including bridge over moat to small island, Penn Parlor, the Art Gallery, African American waiters in the Large Dining Room; gas fixtures at Franklin Institute exhibition, 1874; The Centennial Loan Exhibition, 1875: Hindu sculpture, view of furniture and dishes and platters; grooms and horses at International Livestock exhibition, 1876. One groom is African American.
- Subjects
- Stereographs
- Photoprints
- Albumen photoprints
- United States > History > Civil War, 1861-1865 > Social aspects
- Sculpture
- Horses > Pennsylvania
- Exhibitions > Pennsylvania > Philadelphia
- Animal shows > Pennsylvania > Philadelphia
- African Americans
- Great Central Fair for the U.S. Sanitary Commission (1864 : Philadelphia, Pa.)
- Franklin Institute (Philadelphia, Pa.)
- Genre/Form
- Albumen photoprints.
- Photoprints.
- Stereographs.
- Note
- Title devised by cataloger.
- Includes views by Langenheim, Watson, Cremer and other photographers and publishers. Negatives for views of the Centennial Loan Exhibition are by "Moran." The label does not give a first name, possibly John Moran?
- Views of horses give names, pedigree, owner and records on verso.
- Access (note)
- Restricted access;
- Cite As (note)
- Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.
- Call Number
- MFY Dennis Coll 91-F371
- OCLC
- NYPG91-F371
- Title
- Stereoscopic views of exhibitions and fairs in Philadelphia [graphic].
- Imprint
- 1860?-1876.
- Restricted Access
- Restricted access; Photography Collection; Permit must be requested at division indicated.
- Cite As:
- Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.
- Connect to:
- Added Author
- Cremer, James, 1821-1893. PhotographerHovey, E. F. Publisher International Livestock Exhibition, Philadelphia, 1876.Hovey, E. F. Publisher Centennial Loan Exhibition, 1875.Langenheim, W. PublisherMoran, John, 1831-1903. Photographer Centennial Loan Exhibition, Philadelphia, 1875.Newell, R., -1897. Great Central Fair, Philadelphia, 1864.Purviance, W. T. Photographer Philadelphia and vicinity.Waston, A. Photographer Sanitary Fair, Phila., 1863. 30.Waston, A. Photographer Great Central Fair. 2, 3, 12, 15.American Stereoscopic Company. Sanitary Fair, Phila., 1863. 30.American Stereoscopic Company. Great Central Fair. 2, 3, 12, 15.Langenheim, Loyd & Co. Sanitary Fair, Phila., 1863. 30.Langenheim, Loyd & Co. Great Central Fair. 2, 3, 12, 15.Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.
- Research Call Number
- MFY Dennis Coll 91-F371