Object Details
Summary
The Historic Gardens Stereograph Collection includes 807 stereographs that depict various public gardens, parks, and tourist attractions throughout the United States, with an emphasis on features related to horticulture and landscape design, including plants, garden furniture, and topiaries. Most, but not all views, show exterior features. A number of stereographs indicate the photography studio on the recto or verso, as well as a series or image number. Many include a brief caption; some include a lengthy description on the verso. Few are dated.
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Names
Smithsonian Institution
United States Capitol (Washington, D.C.)
Place
White House (Washington, D.C.)
Topic
Recreation
Monuments
Sculpture
Tropical plants
Topiary work
Floral decorations
Garden ornaments and furniture
Flower arrangement
Historic sites
Gardens -- United States
Parks
Buildings
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Historical Note
Popular during the latter half of the 19th century, stereographs consist of two similar photographic images affixed to a cardboard mount that produce a three-dimensional image when viewed through a stereoscope.
Extent
1.75 Cubic feet
807 Stereographs (black and white, color ;, 3 1/2 x 7 inches.)
Date
circa 1869-1925
Provenance
The stereographs in this collection were collected from various sources by former staffers of the Horticulture
Services Division (now Smithsonian Gardens) who were researching Victorian-era gardens and garden furnishings.
Archival Repository
Archives of American Gardens
Identifier
AAG.STR
Type
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Stereographs
Citation
Smithsonian Institution, Archives of American Gardens, Historic Gardens Stereograph Collection.
Index terms
This collection is indexed in the catalog of the Archives of American Gardens under the
following terms:
Types of materials
Stereographs
Subjects-topical
buildings
Parks
Monuments
Historic sites
Gardens--United States
Garden ornaments and furniture
Flower arrangement
Floral decorations
Tropical plants
Topiary work
Sculpture
Recreation
Names
Smithsonian Institution
White House (Washington, D. C.)
United States Capitol (Washington, D.C.)
Processing Information
The stereographs were processed by AAG intern, Elizabeth M. DeCarlo.
Encoded by Elizabeth Bauerle, December 2011
Rights
Archives of American Gardens encourages the use of its archival materials for non-commercial, educational and personal use under the fair use provision of U.S. copyright law. Use or copyright restrictions may exist. It is incumbent upon the researcher to ascertain copyright status and assume responsibility for usage. All requests for duplication and use must be submitted in writing and approved by Archives of American Gardens. Please direct reference inquiries to the Archives of American Gardens: aag@si.edu.
Genre/Form
Stereographs
Restrictions
Access to original archival materials by appointment only. Researcher must submit request for appointment in writing. Certain items may be restricted and not available to researchers. Please direct reference inquiries to the Archives of American Gardens: aag@si.edu.
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Record ID
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