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Additional authors

1. Allen, E. L. (Edward L.)
2. Bierstadt, Charles, 1819-1903.
3. Chase, W. M. (William M.), approximately 1818-1901.
4. Cremer, James, 1821-1893.
5. Bell & Bro. (Washington, D.C.) phts
6. Griffith & Griffith (Firm), distributor.
7. Kilburn Brothers, photographers.
8. J. W. and J. S. Moulton, photographers.
9. H. L. Roberts & Co., photographers.
10. J. Ward & Son (Firm), photographers.
11. Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.

Description

1. 24 stereographs (photoprints) : albumen, some col; 88x177mm. or smaller.

Summary

1. Views of the National botanical gardens: includes views of the conservatory before the domed central section was built, including picket fences, walkways; views of the dome under construction, the frame complete; same vantage showing dome complete, views of the conservatory with the capitol beyond; views of the grounds showing gates, walkways, fences, planters, exotic plants, including cactus, moved outside during the summer; flower beds, the Bartholdi fountain; interior views include many views of exotic plants including one labeled "Sago Palm," a fountain, planters, heating grates, windows.

Alternative title

1. European and American views.
2. Botanical garden. Washington, D.C.
3. American views.
4. Views of Washington, D.C. 83.
5. America illustrated. Washington, D.C.

Subject

1. Parks > Washington (D.C.)
2. Greenhouses > Washington (D.C.)
3. Botanical gardens > Washington (D.C.)
4. Plants > Washington, D.C
5. Botany
6. Cactus > Washington (D.C.)
7. Palms > Washington (D.C.)
8. Construction > Washington (D.C.)
9. Mall, The (Washington, D.C.)
10. Washington (D.C.) > Capital and capitol

Genre/Form

1. Albumen photoprints.
2. Stereographs.
3. Photoprints.
4. Silver gelatin photoprints.

Call number

1. MFY Dennis Coll 90-F106

Note

1. Includes views by various photographers and publishers.
2. Includes 3 hand-colored views.

Access (note)

1. Restricted access;

Cite as (note)

1. Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.

Title

1. Stereoscopic views of the Botanical Gardens, Washington, D.C. [graphic].

Imprint

1. 1865?-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

Local subject

1. Hand-colored photoprints.

Added author

1. Allen, E. L. (Edward L.) Photographer
2. Bierstadt, Charles, 1819-1903. Photographer
3. Chase, W. M. (William M.), approximately 1818-1901. Photographer
4. Cremer, James, 1821-1893. Photographer
5. Bell & Bro. (Washington, D.C.) phts
6. Griffith & Griffith (Firm), distributor.
7. Kilburn Brothers, photographers.
8. J. W. and J. S. Moulton, photographers.
9. H. L. Roberts & Co., photographers.
10. J. Ward & Son (Firm), photographers.
11. Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.

Added title

1. European and American views.
2. Botanical garden. Washington, D.C.
3. American views.
4. Views of Washington, D.C. 83.
5. America illustrated. Washington, D.C.

Research call number

1. MFY Dennis Coll 90-F106