Stereoscopic Photographs Collection, 1876
Collection context
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Summary
- Creator:
- Centennial Photographic Co.
- Abstract:
- This artificial collection contains stereoscopic photographs of the Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia in 1876 and other subjects.
- Extent:
- 0.17 cubic ft.
- Language:
- English
- Preferred citation:
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Preferred citation for this material is as follows:
Identification of specific item, series, box, folder, Stereoscopic Photographs Collection, ca. 1876. M.E. Grenander Department of Special Collections and Archives, University Libraries, University at Albany, State University of New York (hereafter referred to as the Stereoscopic Photographs Collection).
Background
- Scope and content:
- This artificial collection consists of stereoscopic photographs from the 19th and perhaps early 20th century. Half of the collection depicts the Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia in 1876. The remainder portrays a building in Erie, Pennsylvania; the Ute Pass in Colorado; and other unidentified subjects.
- Biographical / historical:
- Stereoscopic photography is a technique that allows a viewer to experience an image in three dimensions and was popular in the United States from the middle of the 19th century until after the beginning of the 20th century. Such photographs consisted of two images captured at slightly different angles and printed side-by-side on a card and were viewed on a hand-held stereoscope, creating the illusion of depth.
- Acquisition information:
- The manner in which the Department of Special Collections and Archives acquired these materials and their exact provenance are unknown.
- Processing information:
- Processed by Michael David Munsey in 2025.
- Arrangement:
- The collection is arranged alphabetically and does not contain series.
- Physical location:
- The materials are located onsite in the department.
Indexed terms
Using these materials
- Access:
- The archives are open to the public and anyone is welcome to visit and view the collections.
- Restrictions:
- Access to this collection is unrestricted.
- Rights and Permissions:
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- Preferred citation:
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Preferred citation for this material is as follows:
Identification of specific item, series, box, folder, Stereoscopic Photographs Collection, ca. 1876. M.E. Grenander Department of Special Collections and Archives, University Libraries, University at Albany, State University of New York (hereafter referred to as the Stereoscopic Photographs Collection).