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Historic gardens Stereograph collection

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Object Details

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
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.
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.
Related link
Record ID
ebl-1530043209653-1530043209716-0
Metadata Usage
CC0
GUID
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/kb6d0b690e2-6f0b-4c21-9969-b8bdbf9b6369

In the Collection

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  • hand holding vase with flowers

  • Christmas Morning

  • Ball Room Built on the Stump of a Tree

  • Museum in Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, Pa.

  • Palace at Sans Souci, Potsdam, beloved by Frederick the Great--(looking N. up terraces), Germany

  • The Young Trappers

  • Easter Morn

  • Near View Columns of Temple of Jupiter Olympus, Athens, Greece

  • The Picturesque of Washington Park, Chicago

  • Scenery in Fairmount Park, Philadelphia

  • God bless Father, God bless Mother, God bless Santa Claus

  • A Toast to the Bride

  • Love's Hieroglyphics

  • Plam Beach, Florida

  • Flower Garden and Lakes, 2d view

  • Allies on the Front

  • Alton Towers

  • The Bridesmaids Ready for the Ceremony

  • Do you Like Butter?

  • The dead canary

  • Rustic Arbor, Prospect Park, N.Y.

  • Royal Palace, Reception Room of Catherine de Medicis, Fontainebleau, France

  • Cactus

  • flower standard?

  • Riding the Elephant

  • still lifes

  • Tower Grove Park, St. Louis, Mo.

  • Rafting Driftwood, Lower Falls of St. Croix River, Minn.

  • Corridor, Campo Santo, Genoa, Italy

  • Horticultural Hall and sunken gardens

  • Centennial Exhibition, Philadelphia--1876

  • A Hot House Scene in California

  • The Crest of Mt. Burgess from the Yoho Trail, Near Field, British Columbia, Canada

  • Ancient Monarch of the Herd, Buffalo, at Banff, Alberta, Canada

  • flower arrangement with Psalm book and hourglass

  • The White House, North Front and Grounds

  • Fountain, West Front, Capitol, Washington, D.C.

  • Central View from Palm-House

  • Fairmount Park, Philadelphia

  • Hunnewell Pinetum

  • Bird's Eye View from Observatory, George's Hill, F't P'k

  • East Room decorated for state dinner to honor Prince Heinrich of Germany

  • I Dream of the Beautiful, The Great Unknown

  • The Pasig River, Manila, Philippine Islands

  • Centennial Exhibition, Philadelphia

  • Flower Garden

  • Funerary floral arrangement: Cross of Natural Flowers

  • A busy street leading to the Market, Valencia, Spain

  • Public Garden

  • Scenery in Fairmount Park, Philadelphia Pegasus sculpture

  • Sweet Lillian

  • A Giant Maguey Plant, Mexico

  • broken wreath

  • White House (East Front), Washington, D.C.

  • Alleluiah!

  • Fountain of Trevi, Rome

  • Interior Episcopal Church, Fitchburg, Mass.

  • Easter Morn

  • Robinson monument

  • North Face of Orange Geyser Cone, Mammoth Hot Springs, Yellowstone National Park

  • Orange Tree on Stowe Estate

  • View from Oak Ave., Mt. Hope, Rochester, N.Y.

  • The Dawn of Easter

  • lyre

  • Palm Gardens, the Famous Beer Gardens of Frankfort, Germany

  • "Ring Around a Rosy"

  • East Room, Presidential Mansion

  • Nebraska Corn and Grain Exhibit

  • Ready for Market, Bunch of Sheep in Corral, N. Dak.

  • flower basket on table

  • The Mother's Kiss

  • Looking Forward Over U. S. Cruiser "New York"

  • I pronounce you husband and wife!

  • Narrow-Gauge Terrace, Yellowstone Park

  • Schloss Klein-Glinicke

  • walkway to house with urn in front

  • Red Rock from Below Grand Canon, Yellowstone National Park

  • floral pillow

  • Orange Blossoms and Fruit, Los Angeles, Cal., U.S.A.

  • East Princess sic Street Gardens, Edinburgh, Scotland

  • Mistletoe. Along Cottonwood Trail, Southern California

  • Public Garden, Vine Clad Arbor

  • Trials of the Day are Over

  • The Tooth Bridge, Columbia River, Oregon

  • Rome, the Eternal City, from the Dome of St. Peter's, Italy

  • Potter's Grove

  • National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, near Fort Monroe, VA. Hospital Buildings

  • Flower Garden showing star in center

  • The Avenue of Fountains, Peterhoff Peterhof Palace, Russia

  • walkway with urns

  • The Magnificent Snow Crown of Mt. Shasta from the Southern Pacific Railroad Line, California

  • Terrace of the Round Tower, Windsor Castle, England

  • Funerary floral arrangements: "Husband And Father."

  • Centennial Exhibition, Philadelphia

  • wreath

  • A group of Javanese Near the Market, Java

  • The Upper and Lower Yosemite Falls, Yosemite Valley, California

  • The Casino, Monte Carlo, Monaco

  • The President's House, Washington, D.C.

  • Funerary floral arrangements: floral pillow, portrait in wreath, and anchor

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Street on Ocean Front, Juneau City, Alaska
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