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Additional authors

1. Bates, Joseph L., 1806 or 7-1886.
2. Bierstadt, Charles, 1819-1903.
3. Bohn, Casimir.
4. Campbell, Alfred S.
5. Chase, W. M. (William M.), approximately 1818-1901.
6. Cremer, James, 1821-1893.
7. Cudlip, Charles S.
8. Fisher, C. V.
9. Holmes, D. R.
10. M'Clees, J. E.
11. Pollock, Charles.
12. Purviance, W. T.
13. Rau, William H., 1855-1920.
14. Rice, M. P.
15. Seaver, C., Jr.
16. Smith, W. M.
17. Stacy, G. (George)
18. American Stereoscopic Company. pbl
19. Dodge, Collier & Perkins. pbls.
20. G.A.F. (Firm), photographers.
21. Griffith & Griffith (Firm), distributor.
22. International Stereoscopic View Company. pbl
23. Keystone View Company. pbl
24. Kilburn Brothers, publishers.
25. J. W. and J. S. Moulton, publishers.
26. New York Stereoscopic Co., publishers.
27. H. L. Roberts & Co., publishers.
28. H. Ropes & Co., publishers.
29. Underwood & Underwood, publishers.
30. Webster & Albee, publishers.
31. H.C. White Co., publishers.
32. Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.

Description

1. 3 stereographs (photoprints) ; silver gelatin, b&w; 90 x 180 mm.

Summary

1. Views of the U.S. Capitol: the dome under construction and showing cranes and lifts; the east front, showing gardens, lawns, sidewalks, curbs, lightposts, and horse trolleys; the West front and capitol grounds, including Bartholdi's fountain, the Garfield Monument, gardens; Sculpture: "Columbus" (Persico), "Civilization" (Greenough), "Lincoln" (Ream), the Rogers bronze doors, Statuary Hall, the "historical clock in the Old House chambers; Brumidi's painting in the dome; the House and Senate chambers; Congressional library; the President's room; corridors; a view of the mall from the Capitol; view from Pennsylvania Avenue; general view with a street, homes in the foreground; general view with the Smithsonian beyond; views of prints of the East and West front, and the House chamber.

Alternative title

1. Stereoscopic views of public buildings and statuary in Washington City. 1, 21, 40.
2. American scenery.
3. American scenery. 1180.
4. New American scenery. Washington D.C. and vicinity. 18.
5. American views.
6. American views. 793, 1022, 1040, 1146, 1148.
7. Capitol, Washington, D.C.
8. Gems of American scenery. 1204.
9. United States views.
10. Excelsior Stereo. views.
11. Views of Washington and vicinity.
12. Views of Washington, D.C. 1188, 1233
13. Views in and about Washington City, 1859.
14. Washington, D.C.
15. Stereoscopic views in and around the capitol.
16. Washington. Selected series.
17. The Perfec-stereograph. 100.

Subject

1. Persico, E. Luigi, 1791-1860
2. Greenough, Horatio, 1805-1852
3. Rogers, Randolph, 1825-1892
4. Ream, Vinnie, 1847-1914
5. Brumidi, Constantino, 1805-1880
6. Bartholdi, Frédéric Auguste, 1834-1904
7. Library of Congress
8. United States. Congress
9. Capitols > Washington (D.C.)
10. Gardens > Washington (D.C.)
11. Street architecture > Washington (D.C.)
12. Construction
13. Fountains > Washington (D.C.)
14. Monuments & memorials > Washington (D.C.)
15. Interior architecture > Washington (D.C.)
16. Street-railroads > Washington (D.C.)
17. Sculpture > Washington (D.C.)
18. Dwellings > Washington (D.C.)
19. United States > Capital and capitol

Genre/Form

1. Photoprints.
2. Albumen photoprints.
3. Stereographs.
4. Tissue stereographs.

Call number

1. MFY Dennis Coll 90-F95

Note

1. Includes views by W.M. Chase, G. Stacy and other photographers and publishers.
2. Includes 4 hand-colored photoprints. The tissue stereographs include a layer that is colored so that when they are held to the light they appear colored.
3. Tissue views are hand-numbered 9, 11, 25.

Access (note)

1. Restricted access;

Cite as (note)

1. Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.

Title

1. Stereoscopic views of the U.S. Capitol [graphic].

Imprint

1. 1859?-1905?

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

Local subject

1. Hand-colored photoprints.

Added author

1. Bates, Joseph L., 1806 or 7-1886. Publisher
2. Bierstadt, Charles, 1819-1903. Photographer
3. Bohn, Casimir. Publisher
4. Campbell, Alfred S. Publisher
5. Chase, W. M. (William M.), approximately 1818-1901. Photographer
6. Cremer, James, 1821-1893. Photographer
7. Cudlip, Charles S. Publisher
8. Fisher, C. V. Photographer
9. Holmes, D. R. Photographer
10. M'Clees, J. E. Photographer
11. Pollock, Charles. Publisher
12. Purviance, W. T. Photographer
13. Rau, William H., 1855-1920.
14. Rice, M. P. Photographer
15. Seaver, C., Jr. Photographer
16. Smith, W. M. Photographer
17. Stacy, G. (George) Photographer
18. American Stereoscopic Company. Publisher
19. Dodge, Collier & Perkins. pbls.
20. G.A.F. (Firm), photographers.
21. Griffith & Griffith (Firm), distributor.
22. International Stereoscopic View Company. Publisher
23. Keystone View Company. Publisher
24. Kilburn Brothers, publishers.
25. J. W. and J. S. Moulton, publishers.
26. New York Stereoscopic Co., publishers.
27. H. L. Roberts & Co., publishers.
28. H. Ropes & Co., publishers.
29. Underwood & Underwood, publishers.
30. Webster & Albee, publishers.
31. H.C. White Co., publishers.
32. Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.

Added title

1. Stereoscopic views of public buildings and statuary in Washington City. 1, 21, 40.
2. American scenery.
3. American scenery. 1180.
4. New American scenery. Washington D.C. and vicinity. 18.
5. American views.
6. American views. 793, 1022, 1040, 1146, 1148.
7. Capitol, Washington, D.C.
8. Gems of American scenery. 1204.
9. United States views.
10. Excelsior Stereo. views.
11. Views of Washington and vicinity.
12. Views of Washington, D.C. 1188, 1233,
13. Views in and about Washington City, 1859.
14. Washington, D.C.
15. Stereoscopic views in and around the capitol.
16. Washington. Selected series.
17. The Perfec-stereograph. 100.

Research call number

1. MFY Dennis Coll 90-F95