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Lantern slide collection many unidentified; some William H. Rau, Charles R. Pancoast
Historical Society of Pennsylvania - Closed Stacks V20
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- Format:
- Book
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Washington, George, 1732-1799.
- Washington, George.
- Germantown Academy.
- Hotels & taverns--Pennsylvania.
- Dwellings--Pennsylvania.
- Castle Rock (Pa.).
- Fort Washington (Pa.).
- Fairmount Park (Philadelphia, Pa.).
- Valley Forge (Pa.).
- Local Subjects:
- Hotels & taverns--Pennsylvania.
- Dwellings--Pennsylvania.
- Penn Provenance:
- Provenance unknown.
- Physical Description:
- 1 glass photonegative; 3 1/4 x 4 1/4 in.
- 41 lantern slides : b & w
- Place of Publication:
- [ca. 1885-1890]
- Summary:
- Contains reproduction of work by Peale, Birch, and Sharpless with particular emphasis on George Washington. Also depicts scenes in Valley Forge, Castle Rock, and Fort Washington. Includes houses in Fairmount Park, and the Germantown Academy as well as other surrounding houses, hotels, and taverns.
- Notes:
- CALL NUMBER INFO: SEE V20-LS# FOR LANTERN SLIDES.
- Some slides manufactured by Williams, Brown & Earle.
- Finding Aid/Index:
- See collection file for inventory.
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