Archives of American Gardens

Historic gardens stereograph collection, circa 1870-1910

Summary
Street on Ocean Front, Juneau City, Alaska
Street on Ocean Front, Juneau City, Alaska
Collection ID:
AAG.STR
Dates:
circa 1869-1925
Languages:
English
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Physical Description:
1.75 Cubic feet
807 Stereographs
black and white, color ;
3 1/2 x 7 inches.
Repository:
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.
Index terms
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.)
Historical Note
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.
Administration
Author
Elizabeth M. DeCarlo
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.
Processing Information
The stereographs were processed by AAG intern, Elizabeth M. DeCarlo.
Encoded by Elizabeth Bauerle, December 2011
Using the Collection
Restrictions on Access
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.
Conditions Governing Use note
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.
Preferred Citation note
Smithsonian Institution, Archives of American Gardens, Historic Gardens Stereograph Collection.
Keywords
Keywords table of terms and types.
Keyword Terms Keyword Types
Recreation Topical Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Monuments Topical Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Sculpture Topical Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Tropical plants Topical Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
White House (Washington, D.C.) Geographic Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Topiary work Topical Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Stereographs Genre Form Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Floral decorations Topical Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Garden ornaments and furniture Topical Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Flower arrangement Topical Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Historic sites Topical Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Gardens -- United States Topical Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Parks Topical Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Buildings Topical Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Smithsonian Institution Corporate Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
United States Capitol (Washington, D.C.) Corporate Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Archives of American Gardens
P.O. Box 37012
Capital Gallery West, Suite 3300, MRC 506
Washington, DC 20013-7012
Business Number: Phone: 202-633-5840
Fax Number: Fax: 202-633-5697
aag@si.edu