Historic gardens Stereograph collection

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Street on Ocean Front, Juneau City, Alaska

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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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Historic gardens Stereograph collection

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

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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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