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Subject: Photography, Stereoscopic


Stereoscopic Photograph of Congregation Emanu-El, New York, New York, circa 1885 Stereoscopic Photograph of Congregation Emanu-El, New York, New York, circa 1885

Stereoscopic photograph depicting Congregation Emanu-El in New York, New York, circa 1885. The image shows the congregation's Moorish-style building located on Fifth Avenue and 43rd Street, designed by Leopold Eidlitz. This building is described as "a vivid combination of Viollet-le-Duc's structural theories and Saracenic ornament" (Robert A. M. Stern, Gregory Gilmartin, and Thomas Mellins, *New York 1930, Architecture and Urbanism between the Two World Wars*, Rizzoli International, 1987). The photograph is part of the School Set Series II, No. 37.

Stereoscopic Photograph of Julius Meyer with Two Native Americans, Omaha, Nebraska, circa 1870 Stereoscopic Photograph of Julius Meyer with Two Native Americans, Omaha, Nebraska, circa 1870

Stereoscopic photograph depicting Julius Meyer posing with two Native Americans. The image is part of a larger collection documenting Meyer's life and work as a curio dealer and interpreter in Omaha, Nebraska, circa 1870. Meyer, who spoke six Native American languages, used photographs of himself with Native American subjects to promote his business, "The Indian Wigwam", located at 163 Farnam St. in Omaha. The back of the card does not contain his advertisement. Additional biographical information indicates that Meyer was born in Bromberg, Prussia, on March 30, 1839, and emigrated to Nebraska in 1867. He reportedly served as an interpreter with George Crook and was known by Native Americans as "Curley-Headed White Chief with One Tongue" due to his honesty. He also served as an Indian interpreter to Congress and as an Indian agent.

Stereoscopic Photograph of Klamath Peak and Black Bear Mine Road, Fort Jones, Siskiyou County, California Stereoscopic Photograph of Klamath Peak and Black Bear Mine Road, Fort Jones, Siskiyou County, California

Stereoscopic photograph depicting a landscape near Klamath Peak and the Black Bear Mine Road in Fort Jones, Siskiyou County, California, circa 1875. The verso is marked "Louis Heller Photographer, Fort Jones, Siskiyou Co California." Pencil text on the back also indicates "Klamath Peak - Black Bear Mine Road." Fort Jones is situated within the Klamath National Forest. This stereoview is one of many produced by Louis Heller, a photographer described as "the indefatigable photographer of the Modoc War."

Stereoscopic Photograph of Temple Emanu-El, New York City Stereoscopic Photograph of Temple Emanu-El, New York City

Stereoscopic photograph of Temple Emanu-El located at Fifth Avenue and 43rd Street in New York City, New York. Circa 1870s. The stereoview is mounted on a slightly curved mount board. A paper label on the back identifies the view as part of a series titled "Public Buildings in New York City and Vicinity" and attributes the photograph to E. & H. T. Anthony & Co. Light surface soiling is present.

Stereoscopic Photograph of the Concordia Building, Baltimore, Maryland Stereoscopic Photograph of the Concordia Building, Baltimore, Maryland

Stereoscopic photograph depicting the Concordia Building in Baltimore, Maryland. The image, part of Chase's National Views series, shows the building which opened in 1865 and was destroyed by fire in 1891. The Concordia Building was a center for Baltimore's German cultural and social activity, with many prosperous German Jewish merchants as members.

Stereoscopic Photograph of the Concordia Building, Baltimore, Maryland Stereoscopic Photograph of the Concordia Building, Baltimore, Maryland

Stereoscopic photograph depicting the Concordia Building in Baltimore, Maryland, circa 1880. The image is part of Chase's National Views series, titled "Metropolitan and Suburban Scenery, Baltimore, Maryland." The Concordia Building, opened in 1865 and destroyed by fire in 1891, served as a center for Baltimore's German cultural and social activities, with many prosperous German Jewish merchants as members.

Stereoscopic Photograph: Battery Park Stereoscopic Photograph: Battery Park

Stereoscopic view card depicting Battery Park. The image is dated circa 1900 based on the collection's overall timeframe. The physical location of this item is Ms. Coll. 1410, M, Box 6, Folder 91.

Stereoscopic Photograph: Immigrants Landing at Ellis Island Stereoscopic Photograph: Immigrants Landing at Ellis Island

Stereoscopic view card depicting immigrants landing from a barge at Ellis Island. The photograph likely dates from around 1900, given the context of Ellis Island's operation and the lack of more precise dating information. The image provides a visual record of the immigration experience at Ellis Island, capturing the arrival of immigrants by barge.

Stereoscopic Photograph: Julius Meyer with Three Indian Chiefs, circa 1870 Stereoscopic Photograph: Julius Meyer with Three Indian Chiefs, circa 1870

Stereoscopic photograph depicting Julius Meyer posing with three Indian chiefs: Iron Bull, Pawnee Killer, and Spotted Tail. The reverse of the image features Meyer's advertisement as a curio dealer and interpreter. This photograph, dating from circa 1870, showcases Meyer's use of images of himself with Native Americans to promote his business and highlight his expertise in interpreting for various tribes. Meyer, born in Bromberg, Prussia on March 30, 1839, emigrated to Nebraska in 1867. He is said to have been captured by the Sioux during a buffalo hunt and lived with them for several years. Fluent in six Indian languages, he was known as "Curley-Headed White Chief with One Tongue" for his honesty. He served as an Indian interpreter to Congress and as an Indian agent, and operated a curio shop on Farnham Street called "The Indian Wigwam."

Stereoscopic Photograph: Moses Hochstein's Secondhand Store, Saint Paul, Minnesota Stereoscopic Photograph: Moses Hochstein's Secondhand Store, Saint Paul, Minnesota

Stereoscopic photograph depicting Moses Hochstein's secondhand store in Saint Paul, Minnesota. The image, part of the 'Genre and Comic' series by J.W. Ingersoll, shows crude signage with a backward 'S' letter, interpreted as an antisemitic joke. The photograph is sepia-toned. One sign reads "Gentiles Welcome". The image was also issued in color by another vendor. Date is undated, but estimated to be circa 1890.

Stereoscopic View Card: Monticello, Virginia Stereoscopic View Card: Monticello, Virginia

Stereoscopic photograph depicting Monticello, the home of Thomas Jefferson, circa 1870. The image is mounted on a red-orange card and features a label from W. C. McDowell's Cigar Stand in Richmond, Virginia, overlaid on the original D. H. Anderson imprint. The photograph shows Monticello during the period when it was owned by the Levy family (until 1923).

Stereoscopic View of A. T. Stewart & Co.'s Retail Store, New York City Stereoscopic View of A. T. Stewart & Co.'s Retail Store, New York City

Stereoscopic photograph depicting A. T. Stewart & Co.'s retail store in New York City. Published by L. M. Cohen, 238 Bowery, New York. The image shows a bustling department store interior, showcasing a wide variety of merchandise including human hair, jewelry, musical instruments, toiletries, dolls, toys, children's carriages, and birdcages.

Stereoscopic View of Five Points, New York City, circa 1875 Stereoscopic View of Five Points, New York City, circa 1875

Stereoscopic photograph depicting a street scene in the Five Points neighborhood of New York City, circa 1875. Five Points was a notorious area known for its poverty and high concentration of immigrant populations. The image offers a glimpse into the living conditions and street life of the time.

Trade Card: John Cowles Shoe Co. - Barney Levy, Trinidad, Colorado Trade Card: John Cowles Shoe Co. - Barney Levy, Trinidad, Colorado

Stereoscopic trade card advertising the John Cowles Shoe Co., manufacturers of ladies' and misses' fine shoes in Rochester, NY. The card features a stereoview of Portage Falls and Bridge, NY. The back includes a handwritten inscription indicating that it was distributed by Barney Levy in Trinidad, Colorado. Published between 1881 and 1884.