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.
- Record ID
- ebl-1530043209653-1530043209716-0
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