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Stereoscopic views of Cambridge, Massachusetts

Title
  1. Stereoscopic views of Cambridge, Massachusetts [graphic].
Published by
  1. 1859?-1910?

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Additional authors
  1. Alden, Augustus Ephraim, 1837-1914.
  2. Kendrick, H. P.
  3. Lewis, T. (Thomas R.), -1901.
  4. Miller, R. A.
  5. American Stereoscopic Company, photographers.
  6. E. & H.T. Anthony (Firm), publishers.
  7. G.J. Raymond & Co., publishers.
  8. Keystone View Company, publishers.
  9. King & Pearson, photographers.
  10. Littleton View Co., publishers.
  11. Langenheim, Loyd & Co., photographers.
  12. Shaw & Lord, photographers.
  13. U.S. Stereoscopic Company, photographers.
  14. Underwood & Underwood, publishers.
  15. Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.
Description
  1. 59 stereographs (photoprints) : albumen, some col.; 90x178mm. or smaller.
Summary
  1. Views of Cambridge, Massachusetts: homes, including a house on Broadway with trees on street, arbor in yard; the birthplace and residence of James Russell Lowell; birthplace of Dr. Oliver Wendell Holmes; the house used by Washington as his headquarters at the beginning of the Revolutionary War, later owned by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, who is pictured on the porch of the house in one view, includes interior views; the Washington Elm, where Washington accepted his commission as Commander of the American Army including decorated arch for centennial; Soldiers monument on the Commons in Cambridge where troops formed to march to Bunker Hill; two women in small office, window full of plants: "office of Sophie Baldwin, proofreader"; Harvard University: general view, Harvard square showing university book store and other businesses, and a church; buildings including the Astronomical observatory, Appleton Chapel, Boylston Hall, Gore Hall, Harvard Hall, Harvard Library, Holworthy Hall, the law library, Memorial hall including interior views of the dining hall, one showing African American waiters; Museum of Comparative Zoology; a view of men on steps of a buidling, one of whom is Prof. Louis Agassiz. Some views duplicated.
Alternative title
  1. America illustrated. Boston & suburbs.
  2. American scenery. Harvard College.
  3. American stereoscopic views. Boston and vicinity. 71, 92.
  4. Anthony's stereoscopic views. 1410.
  5. Boston and vicinity. 635, 636.
  6. Boston and neighborhood. Descriptive series.
  7. Boston views.
  8. Cambridge and vicinity. 111.
  9. Centennial views. Cambridge celebration.
  10. Descriptive series. Boston and Neighborhood.
  11. American scenery.
  12. Massachusetts.
  13. Stereoscopic treasures. 1205.
  14. The World illustrated. Subscription series.
  15. 3rd of July centennial celebration of Washington's taking command of the American Army. 12, 17.
Subject
  1. Agassiz, Louis, 1807-1873
  2. Holmes, Oliver Wendell, 1809-1894 > Birthplace
  3. Longfellow, Henry Wadsworth, 1807-1882 > Homes & haunts
  4. Lowell, James Russell, 1819-1891 > Homes & haunts
  5. Harvard University
  6. African Americans > Employment
  7. Astronomical observatories > Massachusetts > Cambridge
  8. Bookstores > Massachusetts > Cambridge
  9. Centennial celebrations > Massachusetts > Cambridge
  10. Chapels > Massachusetts > Cambridge
  11. Churches > Massachusetts > Cambridge
  12. Universities & colleges > Massachusetts > Cambridge
  13. Dining rooms > Massachusetts > Cambridge
  14. Dwellings > Massachusetts > Cambridge
  15. Educational buildings > Massachusetts > Cambridge
  16. Galleries & museums > Massachusetts > Cambridge
  17. Historic trees > Massachusetts > Cambridge
  18. Historic buildings > Massachusetts > Cambridge
  19. Interior architecture > Massachusetts > Cambridge
  20. Libraries > Massachusetts > Cambridge
  21. Military headquarters > Massachusetts > Cambridge
  22. Monuments & memorials > Massachusetts > Cambridge
  23. Occupations
  24. Publishing industry > Massachusetts > Cambridge
  25. Women > Employment
  26. Bunker Hill, Battle of, Boston, Mass., 1775
  27. United States > History > Historic sites. > Revolution, 1775-1783
  28. Hand-colored photoprints
Genre/Form
  1. Portraits.
  2. Albumen photoprints.
  3. Stereographs.
  4. Photoprints.
  5. Silver gelatin photoprints.
  6. Halftone photomechanical prints.
Call number
  1. MFY Dennis Coll 90-F228
Note
  1. Title devised by cataloger.
  2. Includes views by A. E. Alden, Thomas Lewis, Anthony and other photographers and publishers.
  3. Includes 1 hand-colored view.
Access (note)
  1. Restricted access;
Cite as (note)
  1. Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.
Title
  1. Stereoscopic views of Cambridge, Massachusetts [graphic].
Imprint
  1. 1859?-1910?
Restricted access
  1. Restricted access; Photography Collection; Permit must be requested at division indicated.
Cite as:
  1. Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.
Connect to:
  1. NYPL Digital Collections
Indexed term
  1. Hand-colored photoprints.
Added author
  1. Alden, Augustus Ephraim, 1837-1914. Photographer
  2. Kendrick, H. P. Publisher
  3. Lewis, T. (Thomas R.), -1901. Photographer
  4. Miller, R. A. Photographer
  5. American Stereoscopic Company, photographers.
  6. E. & H.T. Anthony (Firm), publishers.
  7. G.J. Raymond & Co., publishers.
  8. Keystone View Company, publishers.
  9. King & Pearson, photographers.
  10. Littleton View Co., publishers.
  11. Langenheim, Loyd & Co., photographers.
  12. Shaw & Lord, photographers.
  13. U.S. Stereoscopic Company, photographers.
  14. Underwood & Underwood, publishers.
  15. Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.
Added title
  1. America illustrated. Boston & suburbs.
  2. American scenery. Harvard College.
  3. American stereoscopic views. Boston and vicinity. 71, 92.
  4. Anthony's stereoscopic views. 1410.
  5. Boston and vicinity. 635, 636.
  6. Boston and neighborhood. Descriptive series.
  7. Boston views.
  8. Cambridge and vicinity. 111.
  9. Centennial views. Cambridge celebration.
  10. Descriptive series. Boston and Neighborhood.
  11. American scenery.
  12. Massachusetts.
  13. Stereoscopic treasures. 1205.
  14. The World illustrated. Subscription series.
  15. 3rd of July centennial celebration of Washington's taking command of the American Army. 12, 17.
Research call number
  1. MFY Dennis Coll 90-F228
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