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[Young man viewing transparent, ghostly figure of a woman. Stereo photonegative.]

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[Young man viewing transparent, ghostly figure of a woman. Stereo photonegative.]
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Object Details

Publisher

Underwood & Underwood
H.C. White Co.

Names

Harvard University -- 1900-1910

Collection Creator

Underwood & Underwood

Collection Citation

Underwood & Underwood Glass Stereograph Collection, Archives Center, National Museum of American History.

Scope and Contents

The female figure is in the foreground, while the young man sits and holds his pipe. A Harvard pennant is on the wall.
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GUID

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ep85e0bbef1-56b1-4da8-9aa7-de6251cc6c32

Local Numbers

RSN 5449 AC0143-0005449 (AC Scan No.)

General

55-C (orig. no.)

Topic

Ghosts
Dreams
Dwellings

Publisher

Underwood & Underwood
H.C. White Co.

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Underwood & Underwood Glass Stereograph Collection
Underwood & Underwood Glass Stereograph Collection / Series 1: H. C. White glass plates / 1.1: H.C. White Negatives / RSN Numbers 5436-5533

Extent

1 Item (3-3/4" x 7".)

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

Silver gelatin on glass.

Condition

Cancelled by scratching. Silvering at edges. Small chip in glass, lower right corner.

Archival Repository

Archives Center, National Museum of American History

Type

Archival materials
Spirit photography
Photographs
Stereoscopic photographs
Multiple exposure

Arrangement

Currently stored in box 1.1.30 [159].

Collection Rights

Collection items available for reproduction, but the Archives Center makes no guarantees concerning copyright restrictions. Other intellectual property rights may apply. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.

Genre/Form

Spirit photography
Photographs -- 1900-1910 -- Black-and-white negatives -- Glass
Stereoscopic photographs
Multiple exposure

Collection Restrictions

Collection is open for research but is stored off-site and special arrangements must be made to work with it. The original glass plates are available for inspection if necessary in the Archives Center. A limited number of fragile glass negatives and positives in the collection can be viewed directly in the Archives Center by prior appointment. Contact the Archives Center for information at archivescenter@si.edu or 202-633-3270.
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Record ID

ebl-1562731417282-1562731422327-2

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