Historical Society of Pennsylvania stereopticon views collection

Collection of stereopticon views and photographs of miscellaneous subjects including Fairmount Park, Wissahickon Creek, the Liberty Bell, the funeral of President McKinley, the Pennsylvania Hotel, animals, and others. Many Southern views of African-American workers on cotton and sugar plantations a...

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Corporate Author: Historical Society of Pennsylvania (Creator)
Collection:Historical Society of Pennsylvania Stereopticon Views Collection
Collection Number:3372
Format: Manuscript
Language:English
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245 1 |a Historical Society of Pennsylvania stereopticon views collection  |f circa 1880-circa 1920 
300 |a 0.4 Linear feet  |f 0.4 linear feet, 1 box 
520 |a Collection of stereopticon views and photographs of miscellaneous subjects including Fairmount Park, Wissahickon Creek, the Liberty Bell, the funeral of President McKinley, the Pennsylvania Hotel, animals, and others. Many Southern views of African-American workers on cotton and sugar plantations along with views of the effects of the 1886 earthquake in South Carolina were all photographed by J. A. Palmer of Aiken, S. C. Also included is a box of views used for optical purposes. Addenum: raf 07/05/05: Three stereoscopic photo cards manufactured by the Keystone View Company. These are almost certainly part of larger sets that were broken up and/or lost. 
650 7 |a Philadelphia Views--19th century  |2 Local sources 
650 7 |a Southern Life, Views of--19th century  |2 Local sources 
852 |a The Historical Society of Pennsylvania  |b Historical Society of Pennsylvania Stereopticon Views Collection  |l 3372