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Additional authors

1. Barker, George, 1844-1894.
2. Jarvis, John F.
3. Ingersoll, T. W. (Truman Ward)
4. Gentile, Charles.
5. Lovejoy, E. (Edward)
6. Copelin & Son. phts
7. Griffith & Griffith (Firm), publishers.
8. Keystone View Company, publishers.
9. Underwood & Underwood, publishers.
10. Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.

Description

1. 15 stereographs (photoprints) : albumen, b&w; 90x178mm. or smaller.

Summary

1. Primarily views of the World's Columbian Exposition, including general views, the India building, horticulture grounds, the dock for World's fair steamers, Peristyle from the lake, Agriculture bldg., view showing train platforms, the lagoon, the Art Institute, the first locomotive and train, people arriving in carriages for the dedication, bicycle club in the Dedication parade, and ox drawn cart, skeletons of caribou and hippopotamus, the Ferris wheel; views of the Inter-state Industrial Exposition, 1874, including an interior view; view of a gorilla at unidentified Chicago exposition; folk dancing in the Belgian village at the Century of Progress exposition, 1933.

Alternative title

1. American & foreign views. 338, 340, 462.
2. Columbian Exposition: Chicago, 1893. 375, 376.
3. Chicago exposition views.
4. Interstate Exposition, Chicago.
5. Stereoscopic views of Chicago and vicinity.
6. World's fair views--1893. New series. 41.

Subject

1. World's Columbian Exposition (1893 : Chicago, Ill.)
2. Century of Progress International Exposition (1933-1934 : Chicago, Ill.)
3. Exhibitions > Illinois > Chicago
4. Galleries & museums > Illinois > Chicago
5. Ferris wheels > Illinois > Chicago
6. Railroad locomotives > Illinois > Chicago
7. Piers & wharves > Illinois > Chicago
8. Railroad stations > Illinois > Chicago
9. Carriages & coaches > Illinois > Chicago
10. Bicycles > Illinois > Chicago
11. Organizations
12. Parades & processions > Illinois > Chicago
13. Skeletons
14. Gorillas > Illinois
15. Sightseers > Illinois > Chicago
16. Folk dancing > Illinois > Chicago

Genre/Form

1. Albumen photoprints.
2. Stereographs.
3. Photoprints.
4. Silver gelatin photoprints.
5. Halftone photomechanical prints.

Call number

1. MFY Dennis Coll 90-F185

Note

1. Title devised by cataloger.
2. Includes views by Underwood & Underwood, Keystone View Company and other photographers and publishers.

Access (note)

1. Restricted access;

Cite as (note)

1. Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.

Indexes/finding aids (note)

1. A finding aid showing the original order of Acc. #88PH6 can be found in the department files.

Title

1. Stereoscopic views of expositions in Chicago [graphic].

Imprint

1. 1874?-1933.

Restricted access

1. Restricted access; Photography Collection; Permit must be requested at division indicated.

Cite as:

1. Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.

Indexes

1. A finding aid showing the original order of Acc. #88PH6 can be found in the department files.

Connect to:

1. NYPL Digital Collections

Added author

1. Barker, George, 1844-1894. Photographer
2. Jarvis, John F. pbls.
3. Ingersoll, T. W. (Truman Ward) Photographer
4. Gentile, Charles. Photographer
5. Lovejoy, E. (Edward) Photographer
6. Copelin & Son. phts
7. Griffith & Griffith (Firm), publishers.
8. Keystone View Company, publishers.
9. Underwood & Underwood, publishers.
10. Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.

Added title

1. American & foreign views. 338, 340, 462.
2. Columbian Exposition: Chicago, 1893. 375, 376.
3. Chicago exposition views.
4. Interstate Exposition, Chicago.
5. Stereoscopic views of Chicago and vicinity.
6. World's fair views--1893. New series. 41.

Research call number

1. MFY Dennis Coll 90-F185