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Additional authors

1. Barnum, Deloss.
2. Herbert, George C.
3. Moulton, J. S. (John S.), 1820/21-
4. Proctor, G. K.
5. Reed, D. T.
6. Reed, S. C.
7. Soule, John P.
8. J. W. and J. S. Moulton, photographers.
9. H. Ropes & Co. pbl
10. Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.

Description

1. 33 stereographs (photoprints) : albumen, some col.; 88x178mm. or smaller.

Summary

1. Views of Nahant, including views of sightseers on the rocky shores; wave breaking; Pulpit rock; a natural bridge; swallow's cave; Egg Rock light and Castle rock; steamboat at landing; view of the Lynn-Nahant coach in front of Melios gardens; views of the gardens including the "Rock temple," a pool made of stones and surrounded by broad-leafed plants, homes beyond, sightseers on walkways, perched on rocks in front of the soda fountain (some with fishing poles), in the dining hall, in front of the ice cream stand, near a carousel (just visible at left of frame); views of homes, a hotel.

Alternative title

1. American and foreign stereoscopic views.
2. American scenery, Marine.
3. American views. 110
4. American views. 590-594.
5. American views, miscellaneous subjects.
6. Boston & vicinity.
7. Cape Ann and Nahant, Mass.
8. Seaside views. Boston Harbor series.
9. Stereoscopic studies, seaside views.
10. The "Best" series. Lynn and vicinity.
11. Views of Lynn, Mass., & vicinity. 21.

Subject

1. Beaches > Massachusetts > Nahant
2. Carriages & coaches > Massachusetts > Nahant
3. Merry-go-rounds > Massachusetts > Nahant
4. Dwellings > Massachusetts > Nahant
5. Fishing > Massachusetts > Nahant
6. Fountains > Massachusetts > Nahant
7. Gardens > Massachusetts > Nahant
8. Hotels & taverns > Massachusetts > Nahant
9. Islands > Massachusetts
10. Leisure > Massachusetts > Nahant
11. Piers & wharves > Massachusetts > Nahant
12. Resorts > Massachusetts > Nahant
13. Restaurants > Massachusetts > Nahant
14. Rock formations > Massachusetts
15. Sightseers > Massachusetts > Nahant
16. Soda fountains > Massachusetts > Nahant
17. Steamboats > Massachusetts > Nahant
18. Tourist trade > Massachusetts > Nahant
19. Massachusetts

Genre/Form

1. Albumen photoprints.
2. Stereographs.
3. Photoprints.

Call number

1. MFY Dennis Coll 90-F250

Note

1. Title devised by cataloger.
2. Includes views by D. Barnum, J. S. Moulton, G. K. Proctor and other photographers and publishers.
3. Includes 2 hand-colored views.

Access (note)

1. Restricted access;

Cite as (note)

1. Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.

Title

1. Stereoscopic views of Nahant, Massachusetts [graphic].

Imprint

1. 1859?-1880?

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

Added author

1. Barnum, Deloss. Photographer
2. Herbert, George C. Publisher
3. Moulton, J. S. (John S.), 1820/21- Photographer
4. Proctor, G. K. Photographer
5. Reed, D. T. Photographer
6. Reed, S. C. Photographer
7. Soule, John P. Photographer
8. J. W. and J. S. Moulton, photographers.
9. H. Ropes & Co. Publisher
10. Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.

Added title

1. American and foreign stereoscopic views.
2. American scenery, Marine.
3. American views. 110
4. American views. 590-594.
5. American views, miscellaneous subjects.
6. Boston & vicinity.
7. Cape Ann and Nahant, Mass.
8. Seaside views. Boston Harbor series.
9. Stereoscopic studies, seaside views.
10. The "Best" series. Lynn and vicinity.
11. Views of Lynn, Mass., & vicinity. 21.

Research call number

1. MFY Dennis Coll 90-F250