Contributor |
Graves, C.H. d. 1943, publisher. |
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Universal Photo Art Co., distributor. |
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Schwarzmann, Hermann J., 1846-1891, architect. |
Title |
Sunken Gardens, Fairmount Park, Philadelphia. [graphic]. |
Publisher |
Philadelphia : The Art Nouveau (Platino) Stereograph, C.H. Graves, publisher, Phila., U.S.A. ; Universal Photo Art Co., Philadelphia,
Naperville, Ill
|
Publisher |
PA. Philadelphia. 1903 |
Date |
c1903 |
Physical Description |
1 photographic print : gelatin silver on stereograph mount ; 9 x 18 cm. (3.5 x 7 in.) |
Description |
View showing a woman dressed in white, standing with a parasol in a long flower bed, also known as the "Sunken Gardens," in
front of the exhibition hall built in 1875 after designs by Hermann J. Schwarzmann. Building demolished in 1955 even though
the 383' long, 193' wide building was supposed to remain a permanent botanical conservatory, showcasing exotic plant species
and Victorian gardens.
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Is part of |
Unidentified series 3748 |
Notes |
Title printed on mount. |
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Publisher's imprint stamped on mount. |
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Distributor's imprint and logo stamped on mount. |
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Gray curved mount with rounded corners. |
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C.H. Graves published under the imprint "Universal Photo Art Co." between 1896 and 1904. |
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See Darrah, The World of Stereographs, p. 52. |
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Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012. |
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Gift of Robert M. Vogel. |
Subject |
Centennial Exhibition (1876 : Philadelphia, Pa.) -- Buildings. |
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Gardens -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia. |
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Horticultural buildings -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia. |
Geographic subject |
Fairmount Park (Philadelphia, Pa.) -- West. |
Genre |
Stereographs -- 1900-1910. |
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Gelatin silver prints -- 1900-1910. |
Associated name |
Schwarzmann, Hermann J., 1846-1891, architect. |
Printer |
Graves, C.H. (Carleton H.), d. 1943, publisher. |
Printer |
Universal Photo Art Co., distributor. |
Location |
Library Company of Philadelphia| Print Department| stereo - Graves - Parks [P.9047.159] |
Accession number |
P.9047.159 |