32 stereographs (photoprints), albumen, some col.; 90x178mm. or smaller.
Summary
Views of Kentucky, including Ashland, home of Henry Clay, showing the house, a cottage and pigeon house, "Serpentine Walk"; young women on Red River Iron Works Road; Shaker Ferry Rd. showing stone retaining wall; the suspension bridge near Keiser's; views of Alexander's blooded stock, Woodburn, including horses named Almont, Belmont, Woodford Mambrino, Mabrino Patchen, Hermosa, Australian, Blue Grass, Planet, Asteroid and Lexington being held by African American grooms; cattle and sheep; view of Mammoth Cave including African American guides at the mouth of the cave, and stalagmites; the log cabin at Hogdensville where Abraham Lincoln was born, shown preserved inside a "beautiful Greek temple."
Includes views by James Mullen, A.F. Styles and other photographers and publishers.
Includes one hand-colored view.
Some of the views from the series "Gems of Kentucky Scenery" were published by American Stereoscopic Co.; all were photographed by James Mullen. Some of the Alexander's Blooded stock series have hand-written captions stating year foaled, sire, dam and owner.
Access (note)
Restricted access;
Cite as (note)
Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.
Title
Stereoscopic views of Kentucky [graphic].
Imprint
1865?-1885?
Restricted access
Restricted access; Photography Collection; Permit must be requested at division indicated.