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Guide to the New-York Historical Society Collection of Stereographs
1850-1964 (Bulk 1860-1900)
PR 65
Descriptive Summary
| Creator:
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New-York Historical Society |
| Title: |
New-York Historical Society collection of stereographs |
| Dates [inclusive]: |
1850-1964 |
| Abstract: |
This collection, formerly known as the Stereograph File, consists of materials published
in the stereographic form, which when seen through a viewer gives the impression of
being a three dimensional representation. The bulk of the collection consists of paper
stereographs (which range in size from 3 1/8 x 6 3/4 inches to 4 x 7 inches) published
between 1860-1900, including albumen and silver gelatin prints. There are also early
glass stereographs, tissue stereographs, tintypes, and photomechanically produced
views. The views were acquired from a variety of sources over the last 130 years and
represent the work of a large variety of photographers and publishers. Most of the
collection depicts identifiable geographic locations or subject matter. There are
a number of Civil War stereographs; these have been digitized and are available online
via New York Heritage. There are also views that were staged in a dramatic fashion to tell a story or convey
emotional content.
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| Quantity: |
82 Linear feet 17,301 items in 88 boxes |
| Language: |
The documents are primarily photographic images, with text in English. |
| Call Phrase: |
PR 65 |
