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THE NATIONAL STEREOSCOPIC ASSOCIATION

VOL.4, N 0 . 3 JULY-AUG UST 1977

LEON JACOBSON Antique Photographica

HILDE & LEON JACOBSON 161 GENESEE PARK DRIVE

SYRACUSE, N.Y. 13224, (3 15) 446-8345

751 Stereographascope. The t r a d i t i o n a l box-s ty le , 7 X 10-314 X 4" (over eyepieces) , f i n i s h e d i n b lack lacquer . This one has eyepiece board, hand-carved wi th a f l e u r - d e - l i s l e a f p a t t e r n . In V.G. Cond., c.1885, $125 p l u s $2 sh ip .

7S2 Brewster viewer. Fixed eyepieces i n f i x e d swing-up panel . Of Rosewood veneer , assembled wlbrass screws. c.1865. I n V.G. Cond., $85 p l u s $1.50 sh ip . Qui te a t t r a c t i v e .

7S3 Folding s t e r e o viewer. An unusual viewer of t h e open s t y l e , made of walnut i n England. Composed of f l a t p i e c e s of wood t h a t unfold i n t o t h i s odd-looking viewer. Telescoping panel a d j u s t s eye-to-card spacing. Has "b l inders" t h a t f o l d i n t o p o s i t i o n a t t h e eyepieces . It resembles no viewer we have e v e r seen. I n V.G. Cond., $79 p lus $2 sh ip .

7S5 Nude. A square cornered cream mt. of a n a r t i s t i c a l l y - p o s e d French nude. Nicely t i n t e d w/ th in c a r d covered w/unusual t r a n s p a r e n t p r o t e c t i v e c o a t i n g t h a t a l s o covers t h e p r i n t s . "Societe Photographique, L. D'Oliver & Cie. , Paris1'.- In ,- Exc. Cond., $20 PP.

7S6 Turn of t h e cen tury sexism. Five (5) curved t a n mts. by Universal Photo Ar t Co. of g a l s i n t h e i r f lowing undergar- ments. Of v a r i o u s comedy s i t u a t i o n s . V.G. Cond., $8 PPILot.

7S7 "Greeting t h e Chi ldren of h i s o ld Neighbors-President McKin- l e y a t t h e S t a t i o n , Canton, Ohio." A U . & U. c a r d of back o f t r a i n i n V.G. Cond., $3 PP.

7S8 "Centennial 1776-1876" ( s ign i n view). A Comics & Groups of k ids having a make-believe sea b a t t l e . I n G. Cond., $3 PP.

7S9 "Just Returned Rom A Hunt". An orange-mt. by Davidson, Por t land , Oregon, 1880. P r i m i t i v e l e a n - t o , d ry ing s k i n s , hunter , horses & deer c a r c a s s . In V.G. Cond., $4 PP.

7S10 "I Am Going t o be Married". An e a r l y cream-colored sq.-cornered mt. of a b lack man i n a n o u t l a n d i s h dress -up o u t f i t ; ho ld ing some p o s i e s . Nicely t i n t e d i n V.G. Cond., $7 PP.

7 S l l "Skeleton o f F ish , Found on Wells Beach, Maine". No. 7709 - Anthony view. Appears t o be a s k e l e t o n of a p r e h i s t o r i c f i s h . In V.G. Cond., $4 PP.

7S12 R. Howlett-4 r a r e s t e r e o views by Howlett who gained fame w/his p o r t r a i t of Brunel. The views a r e o f Rouen inc luding 3 of t h e c a t h e d r a l . These views a r e probably from t h e S t e r - eoscopic Magazine o r l i g h t cord . c.1859. In G.Cond, $55 PP.

7S13 E. Anthony-3 v e r y e a r l y views o f Cuba wfthe r a r e 1860 f i l i n g d a t e on t h e f r o n t of t h e c a r d s . The c a r d s a r e on buf f mts. (nos. 115, 17 & 124) & show t h e town & harbor of Matanzas, ish hop's Garden, Havana & Valley of t h e Yumuri, Matanzas. Some s o i l i n g of c a r d s , but images a r e i n G.-V.G. Cond. $25PP.

7S14 Barnum, Cortland (NY) - Harvard College, Cambridge. An orange-mt. view o f b u i l d i n g i n G. Cond., $4 PP.

7S15 New York C i t y - 5 good views of New York inc luding a g r e a t sho t of t h e e l e v a t e d t r a i n (American S e r i e s ) . The r e s t a r e by Kilburn Bro thers & inc lude N.Y. Harbor, 2 views o f t h e Suspension Bridge & a b i r d ' s eye view of Broadway. c . 1 8 9 0 ' ~ . Avg. Cond., $15 PP.

7S16 New York-A dramatic view from t h e American Views s e r i e s (orange mt . ) showing a m i l i t a r y process ion & many on-lookers f o r t h e "Grand Duke's r e c e p t i o n Union Square". In G. Cond., c.1875.. $4.50 PP.

7S17 Camera-A good view of Niagara f rozen i n win te r by Kilburn. Many people a r e v i s i b l e on t h e i c e a s wel l a s a camera. On orange mt. i n G. Cond., $12 PP.

7S18 Children-) views o f c h i l d r e n , c.1900, many stamped "J.E. Ellam, Yarmouth (England)". ~ h e s e ' a - r e most unusual because o f t h e i r a r t i s t i c c o n t e n t , r e a l i s m & q u a l i t y , no t normally found i n s e r i a l i z e d views. This group conta ins : S c o t t i s h g i r l s d r i n k i n g from wel l , g i r l wldol l & 3 f r i e n d s , c h i l d r e n ' s s e r v i c e i n church, t h e k i s s & pick ing f lowers . Avg. - G. Cond., $26 PP.

7S19 Another---set of 5 views: "Blowing bubbles", g i r l wfdol l c a r r i a g e . 2 g i r l s p ick ing b l a c k b e r r i e s , "thumb sucking". G i r l p lay ing horsey ; p u l l i n g 2 f r i e n d s i n dog c a r t . Avg. - G. Cond., $26 PP.

Phone orders held 5 days for receipt of payment. Prompt refund on sold items. 10 day unconditional refund privilege. Include shipping costs (where required) & N.Y. State sales tax (if resident).

ADDITIONAL ITEMS ARE AVAILABLE. LET U S KNOW YOUR WANTS.

- - - -Scot t i sh G i r l s d r ink ing from the w e l l , g i r l wldol l & 3 f r i e n d s , a c h i l d r e n ' s s e r v i c e i n a church. The kina h pick ing flowers. Avg. - G. Cond., $26 PP.

----'Blowing bubbles ' , g i r l wldol l c a r r i a g e , 2 g i r l a pick- ing b l a c k b e r r i e s , 'thumb sucking' & l i t t l e g i r l playing horsey ; p u l l i n g 2 f r i e n d s i n a pony c a r t . Avg.-G. Cond., $26 PP.

Advertising-A yellow imper ia l mt. of R.P.I. i n Troy, N.Y. Wri t ten i n nega t ives , "V.M. Frear , Troy. Bazaar, Cloaks, Shawls, Fancy Goods." I n G. Cond., g lue foxing, $3PP. Unus.

"Minnie T t a t e ( w l ~ u b i l e e Singers)", by Walker of Warsaw, N.Y. Yellow mt. p o r t r a i t o f t h i s b lack s i n g e r w l t h i s famous group. I n V.G. Cond., $10 PP.

Disas te r -Mi l l River Flood, 1874. Leeds, Mass. Two orange- mt. views of wrecked d isp laced houses by I r e l a n d , Spring- f i e l d . In G. Con&, $7 PP for.. t h e p a i r .

"No. 433, The Patapsco on t h e "Rampage" d e s t r u c t i v e e f f e c t s of f loods" by W.B. Holmes, N.Y. Ci ty . I n V.G. Cond., $4 PP.

Boston-Scollay's Bui ld ing . A yellow-mt. view of the cobble- s toned square wlthe b u i l d i n g covered wladv. s igns . Horse- drawn t r a f f i c i n s t r e e t . In C. Cond., $4 PP.

Soule. Boston. An orange mt. view of t h e Spencer House. Car r iage wfteam awai t s i n f r o n t . I n G. Cond., $4 PP.

"No 56, L w e r s Rock, Oak Bluffs". An orange mt. by Shute, Edgartovn, Mass. A n i c e Martha ' 8 Vinyard view wfpeople pos- ing i n f r o n t of t h e rock . V.G. Cond., minor foxing of images , $4 PP.

"Cottages a t "Our Home", Dansvi l le , N.Y.--" by Walker, War- saw, N.Y. Views a r e round a s i f t aken wla #1 Kodak. I n G. Cond., c r e a s e between views, $3 PP.

Coal Mining-Four orange mts . , one Imperial s i z e , by Beck- wi th , Plymouth, Pa. Two of Breakers, a b i rdseye view & one of mining a n above-ground outcrop. Avg.-G. Cond., $25 PP f o r the l o t .

"7090, General View of E r e c t i n g Shop, Baldwin Locomotive Works. Phi la - -" A Keystone view of steam locomotives being assembled. I n V.G. Cond., $4 PP.

"Main S t r e e t , Thompsonville. Conn." A g r e a t orange mt. im- p e r i a l view o f t h e ' h a i n drag" o f t h i s small town, taken dur ing a parade. Adv. s i g n s on bldg. i n predominance. In G. Cond.. $4 PP.

" P e r i l s o f t h e Wilderness-A Fight f o r Life". A U. & &. cur - ved mt. ca rd of a posed f i g h t between two men & a bear , (probably a bear s k i n wlman i n s i d e ) . G. Cond., $3 PP.

"No. 690, L i b e r t y B e l l , Independence Tra in & Guards". A Wilson (blind-stamped) Centennial Photographic Co. Imperial mt. of t h e s p e c i a l r a i l r o a d c a r c a r r y i n g the L i b e r t y B e l l , ( locomotive i n background) & dated 1885 a t New Orleans. In V.G. Cond., $8 PP.

S a l t Lake City-"East S i d e of Eas t Temple St.". by C.K. Sav- age . Imperial orange mt. i n V.G. Cond., $7 PP. An i n t e r e s t - ing wes te rn s t r e e t scene by t h i s famous photographer.

Richmond, Va.-12 i n t e r e s t i n g views of t h i s Southern c i t y (8 by Lumpkin & 4 by Anderson) on orange, yellow & grey mts. c.1875. Includes views of t h e o ld Confederate pr i son depot , t h e P i r s t Afr ican Church wlblacks s tanding i n f r o n t & a f i n e view looking down Main S t r e e t . A l l G. Cond., $29PP

"10810. Out f o r a l i t t l e j aunt , A t l a n t a , Ga." A t a n curved mt. by Kilburn of a b lack men r i d i n g a goat-drawn c a r t . Negro crowd look on. I n V.G. Cond., $4 PP.

"Carriages of Gen. Andrew Jackson. No. 2 (marked on view) made from Wood of t h e o ld U.S. Ship Cons t i tu t ion" ( w r i t t e n on back), by C.G. Giers , Nashvi l le , Tenn. Sq. cornered y e l - low mt. i n G. Cond., $10 PP.

7839 "222 I n t h e Sugar Bush, Sugaring Off". A yellow mt. Green Mountain card of t h e b o i l i n g of maple syrup. G. Cond. $3PP.

7S40 D i r i g i b l e , W.W. I. Keystone curved-mt. No. V.19216. D i r i g i - b l e R 34 a t Mineola. I n V.G. Cond., $5 PP.

.i with: stereo, ~ a ~ e r r c $ ~ e s , ambrotypcg, an& p a y e r

o f : TheUc5~ I CW\ ua*~, Scenes,

EDITORIAL

By John Waldsmith

I receive many requests from N. S. A. members asking how they may make their own stereo views. Also, I have been asked to do this task in layman's language and that is one request I can fulfill. Claim- ing ignorance to all the technical capabilities of my faithful camera, I helped found the N. S. A. Ama- teur Photographic Exchange Club in December, 1975. There was no doubt that I was an amateur then, but I feel I have gained enough experience to give a beginner the directions to making stereo views he may be proud to show friends and fellow enthusiasts.

Personally I favor making stereo prints rather than the more familiar transparencies. This is personal pre- ference rather than an endorsement of the merits of either type of stereo view. The following description of my suggestions and methods is what I have found work best for me. I suggest experimentation and a little patience.

First, you must have a stereo camera. I do not feel beginners should attempt making stereo views using a single lens camera with some type of slide adapter. Though good results may be achieved, it may cause a considerable amount of frustration and probably not very good results. There were many fine stereo cameras manufactured from the late 1940s up through the 1%0s. My favorite is the Stereo Realist. It has a nice "feel" and is not hard to operate. It uses standard 35 mm film which most processors cannot make a mess of, even if they try. More on that problem later. Other 35 mm cameras which give good results are the Kodak and TDC. Finding a camera is anot.her problem because few are still to be found in camera shops or through large mail order houses. Watch for ads in STEREO WORLD, or contact one of the larger photo-camera dealers in your area. He may have

a trade-in or maybe know of a cus- is available at most larger photo- tomer with one to sell. Good sources graphic stores and some book stores. are the various photographic shows. This book will answer the simple Check the "Events" section of this issue for a Trade Show in your area. lems any photographer may encoun-

Assuming you now have your ter. It is written in an easy style and stereo camera in hand, read the in- will prove a valuable source book. struction book which may accom- Once you have exposed your film pany your new found treasure. You you are ready to have it processed. say you do not have an instruction I am assuming you do not want to book? That is a problem. Well, do do your own but rely on a com- the best you can until you can find mercial processor. I suggest exposing one at a yard sale or Trade Fair, a couple rolls of 20 exposure film etc. I do not feel I should endorse (each roll should yield about 15 a type of film but if you ask me, stereo pairs). Remember you want I would recommend Kodak Tri-X. prints made. Try two or three This is what is called a relatively different major processors in your "fast" film with a wide range of area. Compare the results and stick goof-proofing built-in. Also it is a with the one who gives you best black & white print film. Mess up service. Ask to have 3 V'Z x 3% prints a couple rolls of Tri-X before you made. This is important. Your nega- buy the more expensive color films. tives are square and your processor Also, most processors have fits and will do everything in his power to generally act ridiculous when handed make rectangular prints. I prefer a roll of color print film just exposed glossy prints and recommend you in a stereo camera. More on this specify the same. They will want to problem later. (Cont. on page IS)

For those of you lacking any **++*+t

knowledge of photography, I recom- Deadline for the next issue is mend Phil Davis' Photography. It August 9.

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THE NATIONAL STEREOSCOPIC ASSOCIATION

VOL. 4, NO. 3 JULY-AUGUST 1977

Members of the Board of Directors

Richard Russack. I'retident and ( ' l l a ~ r - rlidrl 0 1 the h d r d

John Waldsmith, hfdr~dplr~g 1 d ~ t o r 01 Stereo World

Francine Rusuck, Secretdry d r ~ d T rea- \u1cr

Gordon D. Hoffman, ( olltultrng 1 d - I tor

L)r Bnndf Rowlcs. ( or~\ultrr lg I dttor

STEREO WORLD is published bi- monthly by the National Stereo- scopic Association, R.D. I . Box 426A, Fremont , N.H. 03044. Richard Russack, Director, John Waldsmith, Managing Editor, 1345 Tiverton Sq., N., Columbus, 0. 43229. The business office of the N.S.A. is at the New Hampshire address. Other correspondence including ad copy and articles send to Columbus, 0. address. Annual dues $10. (3rd Class). $13 (1st Class), $14 (to Canada and other foreign countries, all mailed 1st Class), and $25 (International Air hlail). Dead- lines appear at the end of Editorial, on facing page.

Contents China in Stereo ........................................ Page 4

By Christopher J . Lucas

Early Edward Anthony Stereo Views.. .................... Page 8 By Howard E. Bendix

Come to Canton ....................................... Page 7

REGULAR FEATURES

Editorial ............................................... Page 2

Comment.. ............................................ Page 14

Review ................................................ Page 14

The Unknowns.. ....................................... Page 12

Classifieds ............................................. Page 16

Events ................................................. Pabe 20

Viewer Feature ......................................... Page 20

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boxed sc -. THE COVE !r landing just befc :, Ningpo, China", No. 23 from the :t of 100 views of China by Jar shed by Underwooc :rwood, copyright 1900. Turn the page tor ~ n r i s t o p h e r J . Lucas' article, "China in Stereo". (Christopher J . Lucas Collection.)

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China In Stereo By Christopher J. Lucas

China has long exerted a power- ful appeal for the Western imagina- tion. Ever since the days of Marco Polo, the "lore of Cathay" has evoked images of exotic pagan temples, swept-roof Pagodas, and delicately-arched moon bridges. Arm- chair travelers later embellished these scenes with deliciously sinister fantasies of opium dens, painted concubines, and long-nailed man- darins. China came to be looked upon as a land of mystery, exotic and remote.

Unfortunately, the known total of photographs which preserve vi- gnettes of life in pre-revolutionary imperial China is disappointingly meagre. Of the photographers who ventured into the fabled Middle Kingdom in the 1800's and whose works have survived, relatively few produced pictures of substantial historical interest.

The best known perhaps are Felice Beato, the Italian photographer who accompanied Lord Elgin's Allied expedition to Peking in 1860 and recorded the carnage of the so-called second Opium War; and John Thompson, an early English photographer, whose four-volume portfolio, "lllustrations of China and Her People," is today a prized coUector's item.

It is to the stereo photographers

that one must look for the bulk of Western efforts to preserve a visual record of people and a way of life since obliterated by twentiethcentury modernization. Curiously, this rich repository of three-dimensional photographic lore has been virtually ignored by professional China scholars.

There is some irony here. Whereas stereo enthusiasts tend to favor early views of relatively high scarcity value, students of Chinese history would likely concentrate more on stereographs dating from a later period (1881-1920), the era Darrah characterizes as one of "mass production and distribution."

Not only are the more numerous Keystone and Underwood views technically better; their subject matter more clearly reveals the customs and conditions of ordinary people in the waning years of a doomed empire. Hence it is to these less rare views that historians turn for glimpses of an age when the Son of Heaven still reposed on his Dragon Throne, and the revolutionary aspirations of Mao Tse-tung were as yet the stuff of a schoolboy's dream.

China stereographs were enor- mously popular in the late Victorian era, judging from the variety and number of views produced. Virtually all the major manufacturers, not to mention many lesser-known firms,

included pictures from China in their respective "foreign lands" series. The earliest of record is a set of 28 titles which appears in the 1860 catalog of the London Stereoscopic Company. Their glass views sold for $5.00 a dozen; tinted stereos cost

.$1.00 extra per dozen. Later on, views were marketed

bearing the B. W. Kilburn or James M. Davis imprint, chiefly during the period 1892-1903. Most are curved mounts on sand or buff- colored stock, the paired images being of the uniformly high quality characteristic of Kilburn. So too are sets sold by H. C. White (1903- 1907), and those by C. H. Graves of the Universal Photo Art Com- pany (1 902).

Less noteworthy are the many inexpensive assortments vended by Montgomery Ward in the early 1900's, or the cheap color litho- graphs of T. W. lngersoll (ca. 1905) which used flat mounts of the usual thin grey-green stock.

In terms of historical utility, boxed sets of the major manufacturers are far more interesting. For example, a 3O-card set boxed in red leatherette issued in 1909 by the Stereo-Travel Company of New York was of exceptional quality. Its only major rivals are the Underwood and Keystone educational sets, the latter apparently having been assem-

"An 0pcr1 Air Kc\taurant, I ' cLI I I~ , Cillna", No. 1 4 5 7 h y Kcq'stone VICW Co. (Chrisropllel I . I.uca\ Collection). I'age Four

"A beggar in the 'Dying Ground', Peking, China", hu. I Y UY Stereo-Travel Co. (Christopher J . Lucas Collection).

led after the Keystone View Com- any acquired the rights to negatives

of Kilburn, White, Davis, and Underwood & Underwood.

Underwood originally sold four different travel series on China. A 15-card set on Hong Kong and Canton, along with a descriptive book and 3 maps, sold for $2.50. The boxed "Pekin" set consisted of 31 scenes in a black leatherette case with 2 maps and sold for $5.25. For $4.40, a customer could purchase 26 cards in the "Boxer Up-

rising, Cheefoo, Taku, Tien-Tsin" series, complete with an accom- panying descriptive book and 3 maps.

Finally, there was a boxed set of 100 cards, "China," which came with 8 maps tucked inside a com- panion volume by James Ricalton entitled "China Through the Stereo- scope."

This lavish collection sold for $17.50, and included most of the views in the other sets except for the more graphic highlights of the

Boxer Uprising. A viewing instrument, Under-

wood's "improved aluminum mahogany stereoscope," was sold extra for slightly under $1.00

Ricalton's work in stereo photography is little-known or appreciated today. None of the standard refer- ences even mention him. Neverthe- less, he was one of the most prolific and talented of the many peripatetic field photographers sent out by Underwood to scour the globe in the late 1800's and early 1900's. It

Junh I lotlll,~ o n thc I'cl-ho rl\er-tran\portIng U.S. Army stores lrorn Tlentsln to I'ehlng", ko. (68) 4177 b y Ja Ricalton for Underwood & Underwood. (Christopher J. Lucas Collection).

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was Ricalton who did their "Japa- nese Tour," a boxed travel series of 72 views in a leatherette case, a similar "Philippine" Tour, a set on the Spanish-American War, and probably several others, including Egypt and the Near East.

His stereo images are invariable well-composed, done with an un- failing sense for scenic interest as well as human drama. Taken as a whole, they convey not only the timeless rhythm of pre-modernized China, but also the convulsions of that somnambulate dragon vainly trying to fend off foreign influences at the turn of the century.

Ricalton arrived in Hong Kong in January of 1900, fresh from an a5signment recording American fight- ing in the Philippines. His China itinerary took him to Canton, Shanghai , Ningpo, Soochow, Hankow, Nanking, and Cheefoo. It culminated later that summer in a headlong dash for Tientsin where he hoped to join the Allied expedition preparing to fight its way up to Peking to relieve the legations under seige by Boxer insurgents.

His account of the trials and tribulations awaiting a "foreign devel" foolish enough to venture into the oftentimes hostile Chinese hinterlands makes for fascinating reading. That he succeeded in recording it all on plates is nothing short of miraculous.

Frequently Ricalton's party was attacked by angry natives. More than once they had to flee for their

lives, surrounded by flying stones and clods of earth, but always lugging their cumbersome cameras in tow.

Some picture-taking sessions proved disasterous. Camera-shy rustics literally quaked with fear at the sight of a foreigner pointing his infernal machine in their direction. One effort to photograph a peasant farmer with his water buffalo was typical: both man and beast abruptly took to their heels, disappearing over the fields in a cloud of dust.

Another time Ricalton nearly lost all his apparatus to a wily body- servant intent on a quick re-sale. Fortunately his camera and plates were retrieved before they disap- peared into the black market.

Ricalton's dogged persistence is well illustrated in his account of an attempt to photograph the Imperial Summer Palace, some thirteen miles distant from Peking. He had engaged a horse cart and loaded it up with his precious camera and other delicate paraphernalia for the jour- ney. Expecting a leisurely excursion into the countryside, he was totally unprepared for what ensued.

Immediately the horse took off at a fast gait, the springless cart weaving and bumping wildly behind. "My apparatus was soon flying about in the most reckless fashion," he reports. "My hands were both occupied in holding fast to my extemporized seat, using my elbows as springs."

"I hoped for the road to become

better, but it became worse. I feared the destruction of my camera and plates, yet I could not quit my hold. The jolting was excruciating; it was not the mere possibility of disloca- tion of joints; I would not mind that; it was the more serious matter of telescoping the vertebrae! 1. pitched up and down and from side to side. With grim clutch I supported this churning and pounding for something over a mile, when 1 quite . lost my temper. . ."

Ultimately the poor man aban- doned his cart, engaged two street coolies to accompany him, and made the twenty-six-mile round trip on foot. Of the Pekinese cart, he remarked ruefully, "The Chinese have devised many unique modes of torture, but none of them so successful an application of means to an end as this homicidal cart!"

Ricalton was on hand to record unforgettable images of starving beggars, the mutilated corpses of war dead, and the triumphant entry of the Western victors into the sacred precincts of a once-inviolate Forbidden City. Practically nothing escaped his probing camera: a scenic junk flotilla on the Pei Ho, a family of war refugees dining in the midst of the ruins of their home, the soaring beauty of Peking's ancient monuments.

Thanks to Ricalton and scores of others whose names have been lost, there remains a legacy of images in stereo to testify to the glory and anguish that was ancient China.

"The I'icturcsyue 12and ot Conl~lc'lor~\ - \i oo Xlcn llridgc and Grand Imper~al C;tll;il, ' ,o(KJ~oM, c Illll;,," NO. V2.7()30 T by Keystone View Co. (Christopher J . Lucas Collection).

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As announced in the last issue, The N.S.A. will hold Photo Show '77 in Canton, O., Aug. 27 and 28. This Trade Fair will feature all types of photographica for sale. All N.S.A. members and their families are invited to attend and to partici- pate in the activities. The show will be held at the Cultural Arts Center on Market Ave. N.

On Friday night, before the show officially opens, we invite members to a "Hospitality Hour" where you may have a chance to meet and get acquainted with other enthusiasts. The location will be at our selected show accommodations noted in the listings mailed with this issue.

Saturday morning the Show will open at 10 a.m. with a Trade Fair of over 100 tables, and an exciting competitive exhibit of outstanding stereo items, from the collections of N.S.A. members. Members are invited to obtain table space ($30) where they may display items for sale or trade. The competitive exhibit is open to all members of N.S.A. It will include 19 categories of stereo views and viewers. This year we have dropped stereo cameras from the competition because of lack of interest. Cameras may be ,exhibited on a noncompetitive basis as category No. 20. Ribbons will be awarded to the "Best" in each category, as voted by N.S.A. Official Photo Show '77 Judges. (A list of Judges and sample judging form will be sent to each entrant or to any other members upon request and a SASE.) Judging will be based on attractiveness of exhibit, selection of subject matter, condition and rarity. Saturday evening, just prior to the "Spotlight" auction sale, the winners will be announced.

On Sor~d;~y morning at 9 a.m. the N.S.A. will have a business meeting with a panel discussion to review the objectives and plans for the Association. This meeting is very important and all members attending the Show are asked to attend. The Show will re-open on Sunday morning at 11:OO a.m. The Show will officially close at 5 p.m. on Sunday. We hope you will plan to attend what is projected to be the largest photographica event of the year.

Canton The Competition

Rules 1.) Only members of N.S.A. will be permitted to enter the competition. Only stereo items are eligible. (Please note that any type of photographica (not just stereo) may be traded, sold or purchased at the Trade Fair.) 2.) Entries must be received by the competition Director no later than Saturday, Aug. 13. NO ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THAT DATE. 3.) Each entry must be submitted on an official entry form or an 8% x 11 sheet of paper, either typed or printed with entrant's name, address, zip, telephone number and indication of selection or proposed title for the exhibit. 4.) For members not attending the Trade Fair - Mail your entries by insured mail or best appropriate way and include enough postage or funds for its return in the same manner. NOTE: Do not send your items with your entry form. Send items so they arrive during the week of Aug. 22, prior to Friday, Aug. 26. 5.) Members planning to attend - Bring your items to Canton and check in with the Competition Direc- tor (John Waldsmith) at the Offi- cial N.S.A. Headquarter-Accom- modations (noted on encloser in this issue) on Friday evening or before 9 a.m. Saturday morning at the Canton Art Institute. Please bring your items in early enough to allow us to put them on display. 6.) The Competition Committee will provide all display material and means for the display. There will be an entry fee of $4 per category entered to cover the cost of the display materials, awards and security. The feeeemu_s~accompany - .- -~ the entry. 7.) All entries must clearly state the category of the entry or entries and give a full description of the items to be displayed. This will allow us to make better plans for properly showing the items. There is a maximum of four entries per member. Neither the N.S.A., the Canton Art Institute or the Cultural Art Center can take responsibility for damaged or stolen items but every precaution has been instituted to protect each member's property. All items re-

ceived by mail prior to the show will be stored in a safety deposit box. In the last two years we have had a number of views and viewers shipped to us for the competition from as far away as Canada and New Hampshire. All items were returned as shipped without incident. 8.) Views - A member may enter no more than twelve (12) views per category nor less than six (6) per category. He may enter up to four (4) categories for a total of 48 views.. A member may substitute an explanation card measuring no more than 5 x 7 inches for a view. Ex- ample: he may display 11 views and an explanation card. The views will be displayed on the gallery walls in an approximately 20 x 30 inch space. Each view will be protected in an individual Kodak transparent sleeve (5 x 7). The sleeves will be attached to the wall. Therefore, no fastening devices will damage or harm the views. They will be protected from handling or possible theft. Within each sleeve, with the view, will be a card stating the title of the view, the photographer's name, and the date of the issue. (See rule 6.) 9.) Viewers - All viewers will be grouped by general categories. A member may enter no more than four viewers in each category. With each viewer, submit a description care (5 x 7) giving specific information concerning manufacturer (if known), approximate date of issue and other details you feel are important. 10.) Cameras - Cameras may be exhibited on a non-competitve basis. Entrants must pay the same entry fee ($4) as the competitive entrants. The same rules apply as to viewers. A member may enter as many cameras as space permits. Use the regular entry forms with notation that your entry will be noncompetitive bas is. 11.) Views will be judged in category groups and viewers will be judged individually, unless the member specifies he wants his viewers grouped as one item to be judged. 12.) All items will be judged by the N.S.A. Official Photo Show '77 Judges on Saturday, Aug. 27. They will be asked to judge on a number point system, the low and high numbers being eliminated and others

(Cont. on page 17 )

Page .%\en

Ry Howard E. Bendix

Stereo views published and dis- tributed between 1860 and 1880 that bear the imprint of E. & H. T. Anthony & Co. of 501 and 591 Broadway in New York City are rather common and are familiar to most collectors. Not quite so common are the six hundred or so stereo views that Edward Anthony,

the founder of the firm, marketed and sold earlier under his own name. They may be considered to be the pioneer Anthony views. Much can be learned about them by careful examination of specimens that exist today.

Edward Anthony's first stereoscopic emporium, as he chose to call it, was located at 308 Broadway in New York City. In early 1860, it

was relocated at 501 Broadway and shortly thereafter the firm's name was changed from E. Anthony to E. & H. T. Anthony & Co. Still later a final move was made to 591 Broadway.

The primary or basic series of views offered to the public by Edward Anthony starts with negative number 1 photographed in July of 1859 and continues upward, with

9

Anthony No. 1 up of Vessels Under Sail" (All illustrations from Howard and Thelma Rendix collection.)

some gaps in seque r ,~~ , Lu a number somewhere in the 600 range. At this point the firm name was changed to E. & H. T. Anthony & Co. and the numbering of the series continues in its upward climb under the new name to a number somewhere in the 11,000 range. This primary series :omprises the majority of views sold )y the firm under either of its lames over the ueriod of its lifetime.

In addition to the primary series over the years the firm published a score or more of additional and somewhat specialized sets of views, with as few as ten or as many as wo hundred views in each set. rhese sets generally embrace specific :eographical area. or events of con-

temporary interest, and were marketed over the name of either E. Anthony or E. & H. T. Anthony & Co. Most of the views in each of these special sets are also found to be numbered from 1 upward.

The multiplicity of special sets accounts for the many different Anthony views bearing identical numbers in the low numerical range.

When Anthony first marketed his views in the summer of 1859 from the establishment at 308 Broadway, large descriptive labels, measuring approximately 6 by 2% inches, were pasted on the reverse of the mounts. Many typographical variations are found in these oversize labels. Some set forth the name "E. Anthony"

or the caption "Anthony's Instan- taneous Views", or both. Some show no address, others "308 Broad- way N.Y." or simply "Broadway New-York". Some read "copyright secured", most do not. Other printing variations and combinations are frequently encountered. One important factor common to all views with large labels, however, is that each bears a negative number somewhere between 1 and 300. Some typical examples of these large labels are illustrated on page I I .

When the firm moved to 501 Broadway in 1860, smaller labels, of the same 6 inch length but with their width cut almost in half to 1 % inches, were adopted. The large

* 1 + I L f + I ..j -+*. " -- i f '

. ". . I r. i l c . ... . , . ... ,. Anthony No. 2 - "Group of Vessels Under Sail"

Anthony No. 3 - "Tow Boat and Sail Boats"

labels, except for working off in- ventories, were then discontinued. For a limited time after they came into use these small labels were imprinted with the name of E. Anthony and the 501 Broadway address. Their negative numbers generally run between 300 and 600, but some few are found with numbers below 300.

The first Anthony mounts with large labels were cream colored. In 1860 a change was made to a better grade of paper stock, of a hue which when matched against a present day paint chart, is described as nectarine or cantaloupe. These improved mounts most often bear the imprint of E. Anthony on either large or small labels. They were used for less than a year, however,

and were gradually phased out and superseded by the familiar yellow cards which the firm continued to use for many years. Most of the views numbered between 300 and 600 will be found either on nectarine or yellow mounts.

The photographic quality of most of the views with negative numbers under 300 must be judged to be poor. While compositions prove for the most part to be interesting and the views often historically important, the photographs seem to be rather flat and lack clarity of detail. For depth perception, on a stereoscopic quality scale of 1 to 10 they would average about 3. Those numbered between 300 and 600 show considerable improvement, both pho- tographically and stereoscopically.

The views shed no light on the names of the photographers who obtained them. The evidence suggests that more than one photographer was involved. Thus photographs appear to have been taken at Niagara Falls (Blondin on the tight-rope) early in July, 1859, for example, at a- bout the same time that other photographs were being taken in New York harbor on July 4th. Given the large territory covered as shown in the following paragraph, the bulky wet-plate process then in use and the slow mid-19th century travel facili- ties it is difficult to conclude that one photographer did it all.

The first views in the primary series are a group of thirty or forty that start with negative number 1 and proceed upward. ~art ial ly in

Anthony No. 4 - "Tow Boats and Ferry Boat"

Pqc Tm

numerical sequence but sometimes with substantial gaps in the sequence.

is difficult to determine the exact umber as all have not yet turned p. They were photographed on or

out July 4, 1859 and at least two of the group show that date as part of their descriptive titles. All were photographed in the vicinity of what is known as the Battery in the lower part of New York City (nearby today stand the Statue of Liberty and the tall twin towers of the World Trade Center) and show marine and harbor scenes. All are on cream colored mounts with large labels, and are sometimes referred to as the "regatta series", taking the name from the small row-boat races that featured the holiday's harbor activities. In the summer and fall of 1859 a few hundred additional views ranging in locale

from V i in the south to Niagara Falls in the north and including many more in the New York City area were also photographed. ~ o s t of these are on cream colored mounts with large labels and are numbered below 300.

It is interesting to note that a news account of the boat races and other holiday activities that appeared in the New York Times on July 6, 1859 included a statement that "a photographist was early upon the spot adjusting his camera to get an im- pression of the scene". It would probably not be amiss to guess that the "photographist" was the now nameless Anthony photographer.

The first four views of the regatta series and thus one of the earliest groupings of the entire Anthony production are illustrated on pages

9 and 10 . Their negative num-

bers may be seen etched in the lower right hand comer of each of the left side photographs and also appear on the descriptive labels on the reverse of each view. The mounts of each of the four are identical in size but oddly the mi.llemeter measure- ments of all of the photographs differ slightly from each other; and it will be noted that view number 2 shows an arched top border not usu- ally found in Anthony views. All are sepia toned.

The general guidelines for determining the early Anthony views may be summarized very simply: any with negative numbers below 600 that are on cream colored mounts, or with labels that show the name of E. Anthony, must be considered to be the pioneers. This is so whether they are of the primary series or of any of the special sets.

Some ol' the many variations ol' the large E. Anthony label used in 1859 and 1860. 1. Anthony No. 1; 2. Similar to I but no reference to copyright; 3. Evidence that photograph was taken on July 4, 1859; 4. Shows 308 Broadway address; 5. Lacks both name and address; 6. Shows no street number.

Page Eleven

The Unknowns

By John Waldsmith

Ed Burchard of Evanston, Ill. has written identifying the view of the Centennial Arch in the last issue as being "Monroe Street, in Grand Rapids, Mich." As yet we have not identified the photographer. Thank you Ed for helping us to identify this unknown.

This issue we feature a view from the collection of Robert "Zeke" Wright of Ashland, Ore. The view is on a yellow artistic size mount and is by Oliver Dennie of Portland, Ore. Zeke originally thought this was a view of the Portland water- front but has not been able to con-

firm his assumption. The nearest sidewheel steamer is the "Ignastius Tyler." On the stern of the other it reads under magnification "Mar- stan" (?) "Toronto." Signs on the building in the right foreground say "Temperance Hotel", "Loiselle, P. A." and " L o n g t i n . " There appears to be no other identifying signs or landmarks. Do we have any members who may be able to identify this view?

Do you have an unknown view? There just may be an N. S. A. member who can identify your unknown. If possible, send the original

view. Much information can be obtained by examining the original which may be lost when .a view is reproduced. Wrap your view securely and include enough postage for the return. Once it has been examined and a half-tone reproduction made, the view will be returned to you. Other helpful information which should be included is the place where the view was purchased and a description of other like views obtained at the same time. Send your unknown to John Waldsmith, 1345 Tiverton Sq., N., Columbus, 0. 43229.

BOXED SETS 1: Scenic A m r i c a by Keyatone. a v e r y r a r e 300 s e t , e s s e n t i a l l y

c n n a i e t i n ~ o f a l l o f t h e Nat ional Parks meta u s u a l l y ieaued separately plum F l o r i d a and Wamhin~ton D.C.. I n c l . Trddy Rooaevelt . Indiana , and many f l n a o l d c a r s . Cards and hoxea mint and r e a l l y eye-catch in^. $200

2: United S t a t e s . by Keystone. 73/100. mlnt v i w e i n VG box. c i t l e s , indu~trlal/occupational. parkse tc . $35

3: Swi tzer land . hy Kevstone. 50150 complete. mint v i o r s i n p l a i n s q u a r e replacemc.nt Kevntone box. $25

4: w. hy Keystone. 50150 complete. v i e v s mint. box VG $30 5: E o r l d T r a v e l , by Kevstone. 300 complete, mint w l f i n e bxa$135

6: ANTHONY PROOF: The second and l a s t Anthony proof I have handled. On an e a r l y cream card. w i t h hand nrched 6 mounted p r i n t s , b e f o r e n e g a t i v e number (pro1,shly i t s 103)-- t h e F l o a t i n g Baths a t New York Harbor, w i t h a l l k i n d s of sh ipping i n background. Nice c o n t r a s t , medium s o i l . G Extremely r a r e and d z s i r n b l e f o r hntlionv o r NYC c o l l . $20

7: ANTHONY INSTANTANFOI'S. BroaJwny from Broome, 5078. Fines14 8: . LONDON STEREO APKRICA SERIES 1858, n i c e c o n t r a s t y v i e v

i n K a u t e r s k i l l Cove I:+ $8 9: STACY: Overlooking f e r r i e s i n t o NY Harbor, w i t h f l o c k s

of s loops behind. Fxce l lenr c o n d i t i o n , $12 10: ANTHONY: Brooklyn Fer rv , I n s t n n t s n e o u s , 4113. VF cond.$R 11: hVTHONY: Fer ry on Rud-;on. I n s t a n t a n r o u s h69R. VC $ 5 12: ANTHONY: Steamer B r i s t o l i n t e r i o r , love ly . Exc. $7.50 13: MOULTON: Steamer Providence I n t e r i o r , l o v e l y , F ine $8.50 14: KILBURY: WC Shipping. f i r s t c l a s s view. 4056, F ine $4.00 15: Kilburn r e i s s u e of SOL7.E. Shipping on North River , NYC

in VF cond. Neg about 1561. $4.00 16: Ear ly KEYSTONE o f NYC Harbor Shipping , a v i e w through

t h e r i g g i n g i n t h e 1890s. Number 574. VG. $3.00

.T!E WEST 17: W.H. Jackson 602. Mwitou. Cabine t S i z e of man i n a

narrow canyon. VC $8.00 18: W.H. Jackson 512. Ute Xedicine Yonument rock forms, F.SB.00 19: Kirkland Bros C e n t r a l RR s e r i e s : C l i f f House, XanitouFS5.00 20: H i l l e r s , on t h e Powell .& Thompson s e r i e s w i t h t h e e l a b .

r e d on yellow impr in t 6 green l a b e l , Lake Canyon s e r i e s 6. Dripping Csve Lake. Nice. Fine. $10.00

21: Rare Kilburn c a b i n e t s i z e . 2925. Yozrison. Colorado. looking West over s e v e r a l b u i l d i n g s . Fine. $6.00

22: Soule 1248. Mir ror Lake 6 Mount Watkins. people i n boat . G. $1.50

CIVIL WAR INTEREST 23: The Band Outing: Uniformed band members and l a d v f r i e n d s

arranged on s h i l l s i d e -

CIVIL WAR INTEREST 23: STACY 321 o f Broadway nr. Bwl inp . Green. t h e b u i l d i n g s

draped w i t h mourning f o r P r e s i d e n t Lincoln. T h i s i s from t h e F i s h e r e d i t i o n of Stacy. round c o r n e r green mount. VG $9

24: ANTHONY 1771, The Excursion P a r t y , a g r o w of C i v i l War o f f i c i e r s w i t h t h e i r l a d i e s . C+ $9

25: The Band Outing: A rep imenta l band group. v i t h i n s t r u - ments and l a d i e s a r rayed on a h i l l s i d e . VG $9

EVENTS 6 PEOPLE 26: BURNING OF BARNUM'S MISEW: Ruins, hung w i t h f rozen

i c e , o f Barnum'a a f t e r t h e f i r e of 1868. VG. $9 27: PHOTOGUFHER working i n t h e r u i n s of Chicago a f t e r t h e

g r e a t f ire-Copeltn h Hlne. Tills card was used t o make t h e i l l u s t r a t i o n on p ~ ~ e 6 of American H e r i t a g e Soc. "Americana" Magazine. March 1975, VG. $10

28: CHICACa FIRE. 3 v i e v s by PR Greene, two o f which i n c l u d e wagons and people. VCcFine $11

29: F l W i n F a l l River. Yasa.: A n i c e c a b i n e t view by Cay of a m i l l damaged by f i r e , w i t h people inapec t inc .VF $ 3

30: FI.OOD i n Dixon. I l l : A n i c e c a b i n e t hy Keyes 6 Chiver ton s h o w l n ~ a fe l low roving throuzh t h e suburbs o f Dixon.VGS3

31: P r e : ~ l d r n t XcKINI.EY I n Calrinet rr,om, Fine. 53.50 32: RUSSO-JAPhVESE W A R : 6 i n t e r e s t i n p v i r v v including Pres .

RCIOSEVK1.T 6 t h e rnvovn From R u ~ s l n & .lapan, Fxc. UU. $15 33: POPE PTUS X i n Pspnl Throne by Undrwood. Exc. $3 34: RUTI.DI?lG THE ?IY SUHVAY: Two n p e c t s c u l n r vlpwp of t h e

mnchlnery 6 e x c a v ~ t i o n a hy Keystone. $5 35: SAN FRAVCTSCO OllrYEE: A r a r c vlrw nl:nvtnp t h e f i r e i t s e l f ,

b o l l l u g up from t l ~ e r i t y . 1 ' ; ~ a c t l n n lp. r : l s tnnt enourh t t ~ n t t l ~ c R t e r r o c.fFrrl i n mutrrl, but r a r e 6 ir1rt.rrntyVCC.10

36: HOMECOIIINT. OF TlIE IW!V.':fl!fi :;OI.DIEH, witli P r r s l ~ i n v , 6 otlirr . a l t rn t l lng . An pi~t,llnl>rcl on rrtvcr of :> tpr ru Wid. Pxc. $11

37: Pr.I?I;IIIt:C derorn t l n ~ o7flre.rn w l t h nwclt~lrr, Exc. Rcv. SQ Y O : W I WII.ITAl(Y l'Al~Al~l.6: i.'w~~r d l f f r r e ~ ~ t pnrndes o f s o l d i r r r t

. i n NYC; some a t u r r i n g ~ l i o t n . A11 Krv., FXC. $6

... JIM BENTON - - .-. . . . 3242 SAWELLE 2

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. . LOS ANCELES, CA 90066

. . . . . . -- PHONE o r d e r s velcome b e f o r e 1 0 PM Loa An8elea .-. , . . . . . time: (213) 397-4932 . . . . . . . . . . .-. , - - . . . ... BUYERS p l e a s e add 5% a n f i r s t $100 of o r d e r t o - - . . . h e l p w i t h p o s t a g e a i d insurance . F u l l r e t u r n . . . . . . . ... .

p r i v e l e g e s i f n o t a b s o l u t e l y s a t i s f i e d . - - . . . . . . C - S i g n s of u s e VF - E x t r a F ine

- - ... VC - Between G 6 F ExcIMint - . . . . . . . . F - Fine-clean 6 f r e s h Like Nev ... .-. -- . . . ... ii.,,,......,. ;;;; ;.......,......,.: ......,.;; ,,!: ,,,, :! ,..,,, ::.:..,;:!..!!!!3.! ..... :!*,... . . .

PLACES 39: SPRINGFIELD. MASS: 4 vievs, t h r e e of which a r e c a b i n e t s .

by Anthmy. Goldsmith 6 L a z e l l e , 6 Bucholtz. VG $5 40: M t . WACHL'SETT. WSS: 6 by T. Lewis of F a i r h ~ i d g e p o r t

of t h i s r e s o r t a r e a , w i t h b o a t e r s , lodge. etc.VG. 55 41: PHILADELPHIA by M.P.Simmons: 5 views by t h i s v e r y com-

p e t e n t photographer of Independence H a l l , Fairmount, E t c . VG $6

42: CENTRAL PARK: F i f t e e n views hy a v a r i e t y of photogs. i n c o n s i d e r a b l y b e t t e r c o n d i t i o n than ususl.V(:. $7.50

43: FLORIDA: 6 n i c e v i e v s b v t h e F l o r i d a Club, i n c l . an e x c e l l e n t docks ide view of St. Augustine, c i t y Rates , f o r t , e t c . VG. $10.00

44: Fl.OYIDA: 14 bv Wil l iam Cusing of P a l a t k a . S t . Aug., P a l a t k s , Everg lades , e t c . VG $10.00

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. 45: G.W.WILSON: Five views by t h i s mas ter o f Engl iah p l a c e s

. . . .

. . and scenes . VGExc. $12 : 46: ALEXANDER WILSON: G.W.'s b r o t h e r . and h i s e q u a l i n i n - . . . . . . -- t e r i o r s , s t r e e t s . and a r c h i t e c t u r a l s t h o n o t up t o h i s . . . . . . . . . b r o t h e r i n pure s c e n i c s . 3 Cathedra ls . Exc. . S 7 . . ... 47: FWY'JCIS BEDFORD: Lynmouth, Shrewsbury, !?arcs. C a t h e d r a l , . -. . . . C h e s t e r Cath.. Hereford Csth--7 views, i n V G F i n e $22 - - . . . . . : . . : 48: COMICS: 5 f i r s t c l a s s curved comics: s t o l e n k i s s e s , d e a l - ... -- ... i n g w i t h baby, f i n d i n g a man, p l a y i n g jokes e t c e t c . 6 ... always v i t h s u p e r costuming.. VCExc. $8 ... 49: CONICS: 5 second c l a s s comics of t h e same s o r t . G V C $4 . . . . . ... . 50: F.G. WELLER COMICS: L i t t l e t o n View Co i s s u e (curved) : .-. . ' due t o l a r g e l o t buy can o f f e r 1 6 o f t h e s e w e l l known . . . .-. ... comica i n VG f o r o n l y . . $10 . .

51: US FAMING AND AGRICULTURE: 15 Mint Keystones shcwing t h e machinery and t h e work *BY EINT I MEAN EXC. $8

52: MINING AND S?IELTING: 1 3 Y!nt Keystones showing work w i t h s a l t , i r o n o r e , gold o r e , Zinc & Lead, Coal mining e t c S 8

53: INDUSTRIAL OCCUPATIONS: 12 Yint Keystones of t i r e making. c o t t o n ginning. c o t t o n p r i n t i n g . p l a t e g l a s s p r e s s i n g . e t c . Exc. $7

54: US BISTORY: from t h e famous Keystone s e t . 1 5 vievs i n c l . t h e Maine, Alamo, P a u l Revere Home, e t c . VF. $9

55: US HISTORY: from t h e same s e t , 1 3 i n c l u d i n g Alaska, F t . S u p t e r , Harpers ' F e r r y , Cuban War, etC. VG $7.50

56: ASTRONOMY: 5 Keystones of Mom. Sun. Mars. Sa turn . 6 Morehouse's Comet. Exc. $5

57: ON ME ROAD: An e x c e l l e n t l o t of f i r s t c l a s s Underwoods i n Exc. new c o n d i t i o n t a k i n g you from t h e Kremlin t o Ha.;aii. 16 views, $ 8

58: NUDES G RISQLE: S e v e r a l l o t s bv t h e "LA F i g u r e ~ a n a t i c " whose views I keep f i n d i n g i n S t e r e o R e a l i s t t r w n p e r - ancy format. He is known f o r g e t t i n g 60 e x c i t e d t h a t he o f t e n misses p a r t of h i e background drapery . Have a b m c h st 4 f o r $5

59: VIEWS OF YOUR FAVORITE PLACES: f i n e , c u ~ e d v i e v a from broken s e t s , t o vit: S: CANADA: 15 Keystone Exc. $8.50 b: BRITAIN/IREI.~LVI): 1 0 K e y ~ t o n e Exc. $6 c: FRILVCEI4EI.CILl!<: 10 Keystone Exc. $6 d: SCANDKNAVIA: 10 Keyntone Fxc. $6 e : SWITZKRI KID: 35 11 .C. White, r a r e . F ine $ 2 2 f : ALPINE EL'HOI'E: 1 5 Key, UU. e t c . E ~ C . $8.50 g: ITALY: I 1 llndrr?i,odn, VC. $5 h: SI'ATN,'POPl'U(:AL: 12 I;eyuLone, Exc. $ 6 . ' 1: AFRICA: 10 Kryntones Fxc. $6 j: I.ATTN AYFKICA: 25 Yrystmlrs , Exc. $10 k: P.U.F:STINE/II;KAFI /1101.Y I.h':D: 16 U n d r w o o d ~ . VF. $11 I : : 10 Y.rvn~oncn, VF. $4 m: INDlAlCrLow: 1 3 Yixt o f t h e Exot ic Ennt. F. $6 n: JAPAN: 15 I'ndervr,o<ln, Exc. $9 o: .IAPtUl: 15 Keyntnnr!~, Exc. $ 8 p: AUSTMl.TA: 11 Kryntones, Exc. $ 6

REVIEW By Neal R. Bullington

In the summer of 1874 Brevet Major General George A. Custer left Fort Abraham Lincoln in Dakota Territory at the head of a large expedition.* His mission was to ex- plore and survey the Black Hills of what is now South Dakota. Hired to accompany the expedition was expert frontier photographer Wil- liam H. Illingworth. Working out of a special photographic wagon, the latter made a record on glass plates of at least 79 different scenes along the route. He took many of these with a stereographic camera and ultimately sold these stereo views through a firm in St. Paul, Minnesota.

A century later, Donald Progul- ske, then head of the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Science at South Dakota State University, determined to try to duplicate Illing- worth's photos. His first step was to locate the exact route of the expedition by piecing together state- ments from the official reports, and adding information gleaned from careful study of the original views. Then the legwork began, spending hundreds of hours in the field, hiking up and down granite hills and through dense pine forests. Fortunately, Illingworth had a good eye for composition and his photos often include odd-shaped rock formations which the author was able to relocate. As he found these sites, he took duplicate photos, complete to determining the exact day of the year from the old records, and the time of day from the direction and length of shadows in the original shots.

The results of this unusual pro- ject are now available as a 170-page spiral-bound book of 9" x 11" format, titled "Yellow Ore, Yellow Hair, Yellow Pine." It is no exag- geration to say that this book will be enjoyable for the history buff, the student of frontier life, the natural history enthusiast, and the serious stereo researcher alike.

* (See "Custer's Black Hills Ex- pedition of 1874", Stereo World, Vol. 3, No. 2.)

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The text proceeds in an orderly manner, explaining the natural resources of the Black Hills, the history of the expedition, and draws interesting conclusions about the nature of the changes that have occured. Enlargements of many of Illingworth's photos appear as a full page, with the modern scene on the facing page, so the reader can compare them at a glance. One of the most amazing discoveries is shown on pages 84 and 85, where a dead pine snag is virtually un- changed after one hundred years of wind and weather.

"Yellow Ore, Yellow Hair, Yellow Pine" is listed as Bulletin 616 and may be ordered from the Bulletin Room, South Dakota State Univer- sity, Brookings, South Dakota, 57006. A check for $5 per copy should be made payable to: "SDSU -Ag Publications No. 6287."

Just off the press is The National Register of Historic Places - 1976, an updated replacement for two books which were featured in an article in the JAN / FEB 1977 Stereo World ("Stereo and the National Register").

This hardcover, %I-page illustrated volume contains all of the information printed in the 1972 and 1974 versions, as well as approximately 3,300 additional historic places newly nominated to the Register.

The book will provide a wealth of knowledge to collectors interested in researching views, because literally thousands of the sites listed were photographed in stereo, often over a period of many years. The types of locations listed include homes of famous persons, seats of local or state government, parks, forts, archeological sites, natural wonders, engineering marvels, churches, etc. Sites are listed by state, county, and an informational paragraph de- scribes specific location, architect, date of construction, and a brief history.

Compiled by the National Park Service, the book is available under stock number 024-005-00645-1 from the Superintendent of Documents, U. S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D. C., 20402. The price has been $15 but is subject to change.

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We have received word from N.S.A. member Jim Levy of Sara- sota, Florida that Keystone View, Division of Mast/Keystone is offer- ing a stereoscope for sale which may be used by persons who wear glasses. It is just one of many items offered in their catalog #761 which will be sent free upon request. There is no additional charge for shipping with all items being sent prepaid by UPS. Jim reports that delivery is relatively fast with his order arriving in 1 !h weeks. The Open-type hand held stereoscope (stock #3100) is made of plastic and metal in the standard Holmes format. This model sells for $30. The closed-type (hooded, Stock #3101) sells for $25. Both of these stereoscopes are available with pedestal mounts. For further information we recommend contacting Keystone View, 2212 East 12th Street, Davenport, Iowa 52803. (3 19) 326-0141.

Announcement

The 3M/Sipley Collection of historic photographic materials has been generously donated by the 3M Com- pany to the International Museum of Photography at George Eastman House.

Formerly known as the American Museum of Photography, the Col- lection once constituted the first photographic museum in the United States. I t contains historical material on the first century of photography. Dr. Louis Walton Sipley, a painting and graphic arts historian began the Collection in 1940. Two years after Sipley's death in 1968, the 3M Com- pany acquired it.

"We were aware that there was a great danger of Sipley's museum being dispersed," a spokesman said, "so we bought the Collection to preserve it intact until a suitable home could be found."

The International Museum of

Photography was chosen as the "suitable home" because it has the staff and resources to maintain this significant collection and to make it publically available to scholars and others interested in the history of photography.

Outstanding items in the Collec- tion include a large group of Robert Cornelius daguerreotypes, the pro- ducts of the first American professional photographer. In addition, it has the largest collection ever assembled of early calotype photographs by Frederic and William Langenheim, the earliest American photographers to creatively use the negative-positive process. A major collection of Frederick Ives material, one of the inventors of color photography at the turn of the century, is also included in this vast collection.

The 3M/Sipley Collection library contains some of the scarcest 19th and early 20th century photographic literature, including a complete set of Camera Work and other material found in no other library. Spec- tacular items in the equipment collection include a very rare 18th century camera obscura, a forerunner of the modern camera. The motion picture archives contain rare and unique titles, such as the "Yellow Girl", a 1916 experimental film.

The total 3M/Sipley Collection filling over 910 cartons with its prints, equipment and books is a most important and valuable acqui- sition to the IMP/GEH Archives. A symposium and major exhibition of the 3M/Sipley Collection is planned for the summer of 1978. Both the symposium and exhibition will focus on the major contribu- tions America made to photography during the 19th century.

Robert J . Doherty, Director of the International Museum of Pho- tography, has stated about the Collection: "Historically, American museums have achieved greatness largely because of the benevolence of patrons and donors. The gift of the 3M Company to IMP/GEH is an outstanding gift which will greatly broaden the holdings of this museum. Many of the items in the 3M gift are absolutely unique in the world and future scholars and historians owe a great debt of gratitude to the 3M Company. This is, indeed, a major milestone in the history of IMP/GEH."

EDITOR IAL (Cont.

give you matte prints. These are fine if you d o not want glare, but remember you want these for stereo views which you will view in your Holmes-type viewer. Those matte- finished prints, when magnified in your viewer, look like they have pockmarks. Remember: specify clearly to the processor that you want 3% x 3 %, glossy prints. Do not worry about the boarders because you will be trimming your views anyway.

Now pray that the processor does not butcher your film and prints. If your prayers are answered, you will receive back about 30 prints in good order. Separate out the pairs. You will have to transpose the prints. If your prints were made correctly, the left print should contain more of the right image area along the 'gutter' or the center line between the two paired prints. Re- verse prints will appear distorted in the viewer with the background conflicting with foreground. If this does not seem clear, hold the pair (unmounted) in your viewer and check the stereo field. All stereo photographers making prints should attempt to learn to see stereo without a viewer but that will remain for another article.

Before trimming your prints, it is best to adhere them to the dry mount tissue. Do not use glue or paste. I have gotten best results using Seal brand ColorMount Dry Mount- ing Tissue for RC paper prints. This you may find at your local photo dealer. Read the instructions in the package. Being a true amateur, I use an old electric iron which has 'settings'. I have mine set about half-way on Wash and Wear. Too hot an iron will cause the emulsion on your prints to bubble and come away from the paper. If you have bordered prints, trim away only the inside borders. Follow the below directions. If you have boarder-less prints, place your prints face down (paired) on a clean dry surface. Cut a piece of dry mount tissue which is slightly smaller (1/8 from edges all the way around), and place it on the back of the prints. Do not do this on a plastic counter or desk top. Carefully, with the tip of the iron, tack the edges. If you are unsteady, use a wide clothes pin to hold the

from page 2) pairs together. Try a method which is best for you. You may mess up a couple of prints at first and I ad- vise using a couple of the worse pairs you have made to experiment on. You now should have a stereo pair, held together with dry mount tissue.

Use a sharp paper cutter or sharp scissors to trim your prints. Do not use your wife's sewing scissors (same applies to the iron) or you will never hear the last of this pro- ject. Trim about % inch on all sides. This should give you paired prints with dry mount tissue ad- hering to all surfaces of the print back, up to the edges.

You will need a good firm mount board. I know of no company making pre-cut stereo mounts. I recommend Crescent Board which you may purchase at most large art supply stores. Some may even cut your board for you or have a cutter you may use. I like the tra- ditional 3% x 7 mount size. You may want to make your mounts taller but few Holmes-type viewers take wider than a 7" mount. Before mounting your prints, warm up your mount. Place a smooth, clean piece of paper over the mount and pres- sing down, move your iron over it. This is to remove moisture from the mount. It will curl a bit. Turn it over and d o the other side. Do this until the mount no longer curls. In all instances, keep the iron mov- ing or it will over-heat the mount or prints. Position your paired prints onto the mount board and be sure to place your cover of clean paper over the prints. Use a moder- ately thick piece of paper, too thin a sheet will heat too rapidly and ruin your prints. Press this sandwich of cover paper, prints and mount. Move your iron from center to edges to get a good surface coverage. Do not overheat! This process should take no more than a few seconds. Place your still warm stereo view under a couple of heavy books and allow it to cool.

You should now have a mounted stereo view. It is a lot of work but very satisfying. If you feel you have gained enough experience, then I recommend joining one of the stereo societies who have exchanges or traveling folios of members' views.

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CLASS As put of their memberhip dues, all memhers receive 100 words of F R E E classified advertising. Free ads are limited to a maximum of three (3 ) a year. with a maximum of 35 words per ad. Additioril ads may be inxrted at 104 per word. Please include payments with ads. Display ad rate is $25. a page. 'Tamen Ready" (to be reproduced exactly as suhmitted.) Other size ad rates sent upon request. Dadline for CtassiT~ed ads is three weeks prior to puhlication date. Notice of display ads must be received three weeks before puhlication date. but the actual ad copy can he rece~ved up to two weeks before publration date.

FOR SALE SEND 50- IN STAMPS (refunded first order), list stereo views, viewers,

STEREO VIVID PROJECTOR: motion picture films; glass negatives, TDC Model 116. Like new and corn- including stereo; magic lantern plete in canying case. Lifelike pro- slides; old cameras; movie and lan- jection of your stereo transparencies tern slide projectors; photographic in 3-dimensions. $250., crating and carrying charges collect. Ray A. Walker, Box 203, North Conway, N. H. 03860. - STEREO VIEWS: Wide variety of subjects. Send large SASE with 244

2/ postage for list. Brandt Rowles, 54 '1' West Elmwood Drive, Monroe, LA. 71203.

- GRAPHIC AMERICANA, a journal devoted to the History of America by way of Photography, Prints and Books. Sample Copy 50Q, Graphic Americana, 62 Hampshire Street. Portland, ME. 041 11.

INA'S ART & ANTIQUES, New Market, Maryland. Antiques: Frames, prints, paintings, photo items, radios, & views for sale. (301) 865-5248.

FOR SALE - " 100 views for the Stereogr:\ph seP #l - Presidents, Pilgrims Progress and rnisc." There are 10 glass slides with 10 views per slide in original container and viewer (21 views of Presidents). John Steffen, 573 King St. E., Oshawa, Ontario, Canada L1 H 1G3.

STEREO VIEWS OF THE GOL- DEN ERA IN SAN FRANCISCO by Chandler and Pope. A true 3-D book with large stereo pictures and beautiful 3-D borders. Glasses included. $10, or $14 for signed copies. Stereoptic Perspectives, 936 Dewing Ave., Lafayette, CA. 94549.

EARLY AMATEUR stereo camera, Blair Weno, 1895, twin brass lens mounts and red leather bellows. Excellent, $225.00. Eleven charming family stereo cards made with camera, $25.00. Otis Shealy, 109 Walnut Ridge, Wilmington, Del. 19807.

literature, etc. Wolfe, Box 62, North Sutton, N. H. 03260.

FOR SALE: Monthly list of stereo views & accessories. 3 issues for $2. Please register specific wants for preferred mailings. Roberta Etter, Bos 35156, Tulsa, Okla. 74135.

STEREO VIEWS in paper and glass. Viewers, cameras and all other antique photographica. Write for free mailings. Leon Jacobson, 161 Cenesee Park Drive, Syracuse, N.Y. 13224.

"STEREO PHOTOGRAPHY IN ROCHESTER, New York up to 1900". 22 page booklet recording photographers and publishers active in Rochester. 8 % " x 5 % ", unillus- trated. $2.00 per copy. Robert Fordyce. 102 Vassar Street. Roch- ester. N.Y. 14607.

TRADE

3%" x 4" GLASS SLIDES by Keystone. Excellent condition. Will trade for your stereo view cards in Like condition. World Fairs or boxed sets preferred. PHOTO TYPE ON- LY. NO LITHOS WANTED. Make trade offer. Leonard M. Owen, 684 North 59th Street. Omaha, Nebraska 68 132.

WILL TRADE Underwood views of Span-Am, Boer, and Russo- Japanese War, for comparable Key- stones I need of same. Anything else? Robert Wright, 503 Morton, Ashland, OR 97520.

WANTED

INDIANS, outlaws, early western towns, paddle wheel boats, Indian scouts. circa 1870-1880s. Also non- stereo photos. T. Law, 30 Manee Ave.. Staten Island, N.Y. 10309.

WANTED: Views by F. J. Haynes. Also would like the book of his bi- ography. Will buy or trade. Have many excellent views from which to choose. Tom Clevenger, Rt. 4, Columbia, Mo. 65201.

WANTED: CoUector pays high prices for anything to do with Pasadena Rose Parade 1892-1977. Stereoviews, official programs, post card sou- venirs. Also want stereo cameras, slide viewers, and accesories 194065. A. Kirk, 23621 Anza "A", Tor- rance, CA. 90505.

STEREO VIEWS WANTED of Circus, Western Expedition Photo- graphed by E. 0. Bearnan and published by Anthony, R. R. locomotives and by the following photographers: MUYBRIDGE, Watkins, Childs & Jenney. Will purchase. Also have many views available for trade. Leonard & Jean Walle, 49525 W. Seven Mile, Northville, MI 48167 (3 13) 348-9 145.

Standard Terms

VIEWS An "Excellent" view is :I clear. sha rp image on a clean. untlam- ;~Ked mount. "Very ~ I I I I ~ " is used to clescribe a view ?lightly less perfect than the : t l~~vc, . There will IN, no major defects in the view or mount. A "(;ood" view is in i~ l )o~ t t :tver;lge collectat~le c ~ ~ n t l i t ~ o n . A n im:~ye may Iw slightl!. f;ttltvl. COI.-

r~c.rs nl:iy l ~ r r ~ i l ~ l ~ t v l or the m(;lcnt may l)c st:~irtc.~l. I'lease stat(& i f virws have fc~ltletl or d:im:~petl nlclullts.

('AMERAS "Set\." -- Etltiipmet~t :IS shipped from the manufacturer. "Mint" -

100 per cent original finish, every- thin^ perfect, it1 new cyndition in every respect. "Excellent" - 80 per cent to 100 per cent original finish. similar to new. used little, no n8)ticeaI)le m a r r i n ~ of wood or leather. little o r no brassing. lens clean and clear. al l merhanical par ts in perfect working order. "Very good" - 60 per cent original finish. item complete but wood o r leather slightly s c r a t c h e d , scltffetl. tlr marred. metal wnrh but no corrosion or pitmarks. "<;ood" - 45 per cent o r i g i n a l finish. minor wear on exposed surfaces. no major broken par ts but mag be in need of m i n o r r e p l a c e m e n t parts, metal rusted o r pitted in places but c l e a n a b l e , leather scuffed and lo r aged. "Fair" - 25 per rent original condition, well used and worn, in need of par ts replacement and refinishing.

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VIEWS BY KILBURN, Soule, Wel- ler, Pease, and Heywood wanted. Will buy or trade for views I need by these photographers. Write for my want lists. T. K. Treadwell, 4201 Nagle Road, Bryan, TX 77801.

TEXAS views wanted. Prefer to buy, but will consider trades if necessary. Robin Stanford, 10615 Tarrington, Houston, TX. 77024.

MICHIGAN stereos and other interesting photographs wanted. Will pay your price or trade from 10,000 stereos. Dave Tinder, 327 Minnesota, Troy, Mi. 48084.

CALIF. TOWN VIEWS, Nevada views, mining, San Francisco, C. E. Watkins, Muybridge, Houseworth Wanted. Also Hawaii. Will buy albums or boxes of Calif. postcards, pre-1916. Larry Moskovitz, P. 0. Box 13151, Oakland, CA. 94661 (415) 835-1319.

WANTED: Good western, lndian, etc. stereos and single photos, espec- ially by Benjamin Wittick, Steve Steele, P. 0. Box 3459, El Paso, TX 79923.

PRE-1900 Asbury Park. Freehold. Long Branch. Ocean Grove. Red Bank. N.J. views. Including Anthony, Kilburn. Littleton, N.J. Stereoscopic View Co., and Pach. T. McMahon, 142 Lexington Ave., Fair Haven. N.J. 07701.

FINE ':ARLY FOREIGN views such as: Bergheim, Good, Grundy, Africa, Asia, China, Native Cos- tumes, Occupations, Suez Canal Inauguration, Scenes in Our vil- lagc, Genre, Schlcswig-Holstein, pre- histnric ruins. Russell Norton, Box 1070, New Haven, Conn. 06504.

EARLY VIEWS, photos, literature and catalogs by E. & H.T. Anthony. Also early street views of Florida, will buy or trade. Please write Bill Marder, 9410 Live Oak P1. 106, Fort Lauderdale, Fla. 33324.

WILL PAY $7-10 for Norwich, Conn. street scenes I don't have. Am writing a book, Norwich thru the Stereoscope. 1 need more material. Please help. Matt Isenberg, C / O Simon Ford, 401 No. Main, Norwich, Conn. 06360.

WANTED: Views of Ann Arbor, Michigan; Southfield, Michigan; Virginia City, Nevada; Nevada City, California; Eqyptian artifacts in Louvre Museum. Also, any information on views of these subjects. Irene Suess, P. 0. Box 541, So. Laguna, CA. 92677.

SEATTLE AND WASHINGTON State, Particularly Watkins, Alaska, Fort Sisseton, S. Dak., USS Nebraska, buy or will trade other Western views. Tom Wake, Box 80023, Seattle, WA. 98108.

A. Verner Conover 10907 Orcllard Street Fairfax, Virginia 12030

(703) 273-0244

PRICES REALIZED SECOND ANNUAL

STEREO MAIL AUCTION Closing Date: April 16, 1977

Lot #

1. 60.50 2. 49.50 3. 26.40 4. NO BID 5. 33.00 6. 28.37 7. 28.00 8. 29.00 9. 36.30

10. 38.50 1 1 . 55.00 12. 55.00 13. 55.00 14. 30.00 15. 29.00 16. NOBID 17. NO BID 18. 38.50 19. 33.00 20. 51.50 21. 16.50 22. 15.40 23. 23.50 24. 22.50 25. 113.10 26. 21.00 27. 27.50 28. 22.00 29. 34.10 30. 30.33 31. 19.80 32. 90.20 33. 14.13 34. NO BID 35. NO BID 36. 36.30 37. 44.00 38. 33.00 39. 46.33

Canton (Cont. from page 7 )

averaged. Entry receiving highest number of points will be named BEST in each category of views and viewers. They will be judging the visual appeal, the subject matter and the condition or state of re- storation. Rarity will be judged but have a small value in the over-all point totals. 13.) Ribbons will be awarded in each category. Plaques will be awarded to the BEST panel of views over-all, and BEST viewer over-all. A BEST O F SHOW plaque will be awarded to the entry receiving the most points over-all. (See p. 6-7 of the May-June 1976 STEREO WORLD for a listing of last year's entries and winners.)

Categories

Stereoscopic Views

1.) Views of a city, state or region in the United State.

2.) Views of Famous Personalities. 3.) Transportation views (Land,

sea or air). 4.) Ethnic, racial, or religious

groups, such as Blacks, Mormons, Shakers, or Indians.

5.) Occupational Views. 6.) Expositions or Fairs. 7.) Views by a Particular Photog-

rapher or Publisher. 8.) Military and War Views. 9.) Foreign views. 10.) Comics and Sentimentals. 11 .) Surveys and Expeditions. 12.) Photgraphic Subjects. 13.) Historic Events. 14.) Quality of Life. 15.) Views by a member of the

N.S.A. 16.) Open category. For those

views which d o not fall within the above categories. Stereoscopic Viewers

17.) Pioneer (pre-1870). 18.) Table models. 19.) Hand Held.

------------ 20.) Stereoscopic Cameras (non-

competitive).

Members having questions concerning the Competition, please contact John Waldsmith, 1345 Tiverton Sq., N., Columbus, 0. 43229 Tele. (614) 885-9057.

STEREO SALE

LARRY MOSKOVITZ P, 0, BOX 13151 OAKLAND, C A L I F . 94661 415- 835-1319 DAYS OR EVES, BEFORE 10 PM PDT

(If no a n s w e r please keep trying.)

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- A l l v i e w s f l a t p r e 1889 u n l e s s n o t e d d i f f e r e n t l y . - Po.taee and i n s u r a n c e e x t r a - ;1.03 u n d e r ,SO. and -2.00

25. CALL?, - H y d r a u l i c Gold : l i n i n g 4556 by A.J. R u s s e l l Pub. by O.C. S m i t h ( R u s s e l l ' s nane d o e s n ' t a p p e a r ) shnws men w l t h h o s e s 4 e r o d e d c l i f f s - ( i l l u s t . i n Sun P i c t u r e s of . -- .-~>

on o r d e r s of $50.00 o r more. - c a l i f r e s i d e n t s p l e a s e i n c l u d e 6% s a l e s t a x . - Rerun; i f r e t u r n e d w i t h i n 5 d a y s o f r e c e i p t , i n s u r e d and i n

Rocky IYtn. S c e n e r y ) y e l l . mt. F i n e $20.

26. GA-H - iduybridge H e l i o s v iew - C a n d l e Rock, n e a r A l t a - 3.9. 500 it. Selow - CPRk s e r i e s t a n mt. F i n e 513.

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same c o n d i t i o n a s S e n t . - views s e n t upon r e c e i p t of payment. 27. MUYdRI>G< - S o u t h P a r a l l o n I s l a n d - d e s t 2nd. iflain Top &

srraker Cove d l 0 2 2 h e l i o s , shows man on rocky s h a r e t a n n t . l i g h t p r i n t G-VI: ,213.

1. COLORAbO - Denver L a r i m e r S t . by C h a m b e r l a i n - s u p e r s t r e e t o c e n e , 1";s o f s i g n s 4 c a r r a i g e s - y e l l . mt. c a b i n e t s i z e p h o t o Vi.mt. s o i l e d on r e v e r s e n o t a f f ~ c t i n g image a t a l l - an e x c e p t i o n a l v iew $20.

28. YZLLONSTON2 - 1 0 v i e w s by Haynes i n c l u d e s - Old F a i t h f u l , t e e d i v e S e y s e r , Hayden V a l l e y , d x c e l s i r Geyser . G r e a t F a l l s . .i:nute j e y s e r . Orance G e y s e r , P e t r i f i e d T r e e , i ' u l p ~ t T e r r . . .r ,rand Canyon a l l d x c r l l e n t cone . t a n f l a t mt albumen , P ! b 5 .

2. - - l a n i t o u S p r i n g s - shows sm. b u i l d i n e & p e o p l e . h i l l s i n background g r - e n mt. F i n e 3 8.

3. - - I d a h o S p r i n g s by Reed & KcKenney - shows town i n v a l l e y y e l l . mt. VC-Fine $15.

4. - - I r o n S p r i n g - X a n i t o u b y C h a m b e r l a i n 4130 y e l l . mt. cab . s i z e LXC. 1' 9.

5 . - Grace Greenwood's C o t t a g e - IAanitou by Chamber la in a t famous m i n e r a l s p r i n g s y e l l . mt. c a b . VF $10.

6. POWELL SURVZY - Kanab Canyon - P o w e l l b Thompson USGS b a c k l i t c a c t i i n canyon y e l l . mt. c a b . VS G15.

7. HAYDEII SURVZY - Arched F a l l s . Middle C r e e k d92 by 'XH J a c k s o n * o r a n c e m t . cab . F i n e ~ 1 3 .

29. DISASTZRS - a o s t o n F i r e 1872 by S o u l e - T r i n i t y Church. from t h e R e a r d24 y e l l . mt. v i' d 6.

30. - 2 v i e w s - a a l t i m o r e F i r e 1 9 0 4 , d l 0 3 8 9 J o h n d . H u r s t Cry Goods S t o r e . where t h e f i r e s t a r t e d . & d l 0 3 9 6 Looking Z a s t from L i g h t S t . Nharf Toward t h e Power house b o t h 3 . C . r i h i t e c u r v e d mt. LXC ,510.

31. . - I t i l l R i v e r Flood- dm. a u i ~ l e y ' s House by Knowlton o r o s . , Northampton. Mass. shows h a l f d e s t r o y e d house y e l l . m t . F i n e 3 6.

32. NZX YORK - The droadway S r i d g e , i n c l u d i n q S t . P a u l s Church I The A s t o r h o u s e ,f5173 2 . & HT. Anthony. n i c e s t r e e t s c e n e w i t h c l o s e u p s o f c a r r a i p e s 4 s i e n s y e l l . mt. G-VG :, 7.

R . d.H. JACKSON - A X o u n t a i n ; , ; i lk C a r t i 1 5 1 2 - shows b u r r o w i t h k e ~ o f m i l k ? 4 cowboy t a n mt. c a b . V: $15.

9. - r:,ount o f t h e l i o l y C r o s s d 3 1 0 1 . famous s h o t by J a c k s o n of C o l o r a d o Pk. t a n cab . ZKC $15.

l o . COLORAGO - I d a h o Z p r i n g s by C h a m b e r l a i n - shows e n t i r e town, y e l l . m t . cab . . r i c h p r i n t , n e a r l y m i n t 320.

11. - A r c h e o l o g i c a l S e r i e s - C l i f f R u i n s on t h e C h e l l e $3723 by d . H. J a c k s o n t a k e n i n S . d . C o l o r a d o t a n mt. c a b . s i z e P i n e - VP $15.

33. - C o n g r e s s H a l l - S a r a t o g a S p r i n g s by 1H. C i p p e r l y t . l e c h a n i c v i l l e . N . Y . shows m a s s i v e b u i l d i n g w i t h c a r r a i e e s . b p e o p l e o u t s i d e y e l l . v t . F i n e 5.

3" . - dm. Henry H o t e l $353 by D. Harnum from Lake George s e r i e s o r a n . mt. v-'IF

35. - S c e n e a t New d i n d s o r On t h e Hudson Anthony 44159 town view showing c o n s t r u c t i o n and numerous b u i l d i n e s , v e r y minor s p o t ( o t h s w i s e VF) 5 7 1 Hroadwy o r a n g e m t , 3 7.

- R e f l e c t i o n - ;rand Lake. X i d d l e P a r k 1439 by C h a m b e r l a i n , shows cabin: t h r u t r e e e s a c r o s s l a k e y e l l . mt. cab . - V?

36. N3N YORK- P e r r y d o a t Runninr: t o d r o o k l y n by Anthony 3S6i T n s t a n t a n e o u s . n i c e c l o s e u p , some s p o t s G $12.

37. - F t . S n e l l i n g 46 by C a r b u t t shows f o r t from a c r o s s r i v e r , y e l l . sq. c o r n . mt. F-VF $10. - P i k e ' s Peak T r a i l d l 0 8 - The Lake House

e l e v a t i o n 10.275 f t . by Thur low. shows c a b i n a c r o s s l a k e , It . g r e y mt. c a b . CABINZT PHOTOS (NON- STZRZO)

DAKSTA T2XR. - Black T a i l Gulch Looking Up by S J . *lorrow Yanktan , J.T. shows a few b u i l d i n g s i n d i s t . L snow i n canyon ( m i n i n e camp ) y e l l . m t . cab . VG

38. STEPS - A NES PERCa I m I A N - # 3 by B a i l e y . D i x , & Mead shows I n d i a n who j o i n e d Z i t t i n g d u l l & l o s t h i s hand & b o t h f e e t F o r t R a n d a l l . U.T. 1882 c a r d curved s l i ~ h t l y Fine $35.

INDIANS - I n d i a n J o m e s t i c L i f e i n t h e Pawnee V i l l a g e $311 Views o f t h e Pocky L t n s . * V i c i n i t y . c e r t a i n l y by C a r b u t t ( a l t h o u g h h i s name d o e s n o t a p p e a r on mount) shows papoose on m o t h e r ' s back 4 4 I n d i a n s o u t s i d e h u t , s e e i l l u s t . 110 i n s i d e c o v e r S t . d o r l d :,T.-Apr. ' 7 7 y e l l o w mt. V;- F i n e

39. Soda S p r i n g s - M a n i t o u , Colo . by G a l b r e a i t h . Harvey & L y l e s shows C l i f f House .s t ream, o t h e r b u i l d i n ~ s F i n e 520.

40 . Bath . N.H. - a snow s c e n e showing c o v e r e d b r i d g e and s m a l l town by Notman & Cambel l 4. P a r k S t . Boston v e r y minor s p o t s F i n e '620.

- $92 by Buehman & H a r t w e l l - A.T. shows b u r r o s l o a d r d w i t h f i rewood .I man i n backgr . p o s s i b l y . i e x i c a n o r I n d i a n . oran . a t . c a b . VF

OR2GON I c!t. Hood from t h e Head o f t h e L a l l e s 91322 by c.. d a t k i n s s q . c o r n . y e l l . mt. 1R67 F i n e

O t h e r C o l o r a d o s te reo , cabinet photos, & a l b u m s available - Please WRITE.

- The X i l l a m e t t e F a l l s ,11222 by C.E. d a t k i n s m n g down on l a r g e l o g g i n g o p e r a t i o n below f a l l s w i t h

b u i l d i n g s 4 b o a t . y e l l . mt. VC

C*LIF. - D e v i l ' s Tea K e t t l e d 9 0 1 by 2 . : ~ i u y b r i d g e from . ; rea t Geyser S p r i n g s s e r i e s - E e l i o s shows 2 g i r l s S c h i l d i n fancy d r e s s e s w a t c h i n g s t e a m e r u p t i o n F t a n mt WANTED CALIF. TOWN VIEWS

NEVADA TOWNS MINING VIEWS Y OSEMI TE HAWAII (FLAT CARDS)

- The Town At The ! ; ine . New Almaden 6156 b y CZ N a t k i n town view l o o k i n g down t h e main s t . from s l i g h t

e l e v a t i o n w i t h w i s p o f f o e s e t t i n g o f f d a r k h i l l s i n back. r i c h c h o c o l a t e brown p r i n t s - X a t k i n e a t h i s b e s t VF

- - Magenta Flume, Nevada Co. d l 8 2 8 by C.Z. N a t k i n s shows l a r g e flume 4 b u i l d i n ~ s o r a n . mt VF

- - Views On The CPRR I n C a l i f . by A l f r e d H a r t d26 Auburn R a v i n e , n e a r J u n c t i o n House- shows t r a c k s & t e l e g . p o l e s s q . c o r n . y e l l . mt. F i n e C.E. WATKINS

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- - View i n S a n J o s e by h a r t - CPRR s e r i e s shows c o u r t h o u s e & c l u s t e r o f b u i l d i n g s - much r a r e r t h a n h i s o t h e r more famous v i e w s Y e l l . mt. G-VJ

- - B i g T r e e F e l l e d i n F r e z n o Grove d l 2 8 0 b y S o u l e n i c e l o e g i n g v iew shows 5 men c u t t i n g chunks o u t o f huge t r e e y e l l . mt. F i n e - VF WILL BUY ANY QUANTITY

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1. &. Key 32277 Graf Zeppelin i n hanger. VG. $6.5

2. Anthow. Prcaninent Por t ra i t s 2878, Gov. Morgan,VG $10

3. Anthoq. Gelatin Brolnide Process. Ornate back, l a s t s te reos by Anthony important in introducing new process. Grand Central Depot. fit. $7.5

4. Anthorn. 7 square cor. Niagara in Winter. Exc- $8

5. Bedford. 3 f ine views by t h i s master: 2863 Tintern Abbey 1?71 Chudleigh boat house, 176 Shakspeare's House, E$12

6. m. 3 f ine yellow m t . views of Oberland Bernois: 511 741, 1117, a l l with i c e & hor~ses. Exc.- $7.5

7. Boxed Set. Grand Canyon U&U 18 s e t , Exc. $30

8. Boxed Set. Yellowstone NP. IT&U 30 s e t , Exc. $30

9. Boxed Set. Yosemite Valley IJ&V 24 s e t , Exc. $30

10. Boxed Set . The Great War. Real is t ic Travels (English) WW I 100 s e t . Scarce with good subjects. Exc. $145

11. Boxer Rebellion. U&U 1901 Some of China's trouble-kers "Boxer' Prisoners captured and brought i n by 6th US Cavalry, Tientsin. Tan mount, Fxc. $4

12. Calif. Hoi~seworth 354 frcm Calif S t . , cor. Stockton looking E , ships in bay. VG. $15

U. Calif. Kilburn 983 Russian H i l l . Exc.- $1 5

14. Calif. Kilburn 985 Telegraph H i l l , Exc.- $1 5

15. Chicano. Re-Built, 1873; 2 by Lovejoy&Foster: LaSalle S t N and Grand Pacific Hotel. Exc.- $8

16. Civi l War. War Photo Co 2401 John Burns, Hero of Gettys- burg, cab s ize . Exc $20

17. Civi l War. War Photo Co 2508 Burial of Dead a t Frederick- sburg 1862. Exc . $16

18. Civi l War.(Stacy) 600, Ft . Sumpter. Scarce. Exc .- $12

19. Con RR. Kilburn 1825 The Great Trestle, M t . Wash. nice engine "Tip TOP" 6 and car. VG. $4

20. Con RR. 3 uncommon F. White views a l l with engine & car . Exc.- $10

21. -. Coll ier 152 town of Idaho looking W. VGt $12

22. w. CE EZnexy, Si lver C l i f f . 3 views of town & smoke f ran huge forest f i r e . s l streaking, cab s i z e VG $24

23. Ennland. W. 3 nice Alpine Club views : 212 Glacier, 239 Gorge, 134 Lake Lucerne. Exc. $7.5

24. Fmedition. Darien 60 Tropical Forest by Moran, Anthony publizher. Survey f o r Panama Canal, 1871. VG. $10

25. b e d i t i o n . Powell&Thompson. Grand Canon, The Boat. Close view of Powell's Boat with chair he was lashed t o a s

i t shot rapids. Powell l o s t arm i n war. Exc. $20

26. m. Eastern Series 26 Jerusalem, Wailing Wall VG $6.5

27. a. Eastern Series 32B Jerusalen, Golden Gate VG+$4

28. m. Eastern Series 49 Capernaum, ruins synagogue,$ $5

29. w. Eastern Ser ies 171 Egypt, T a p l e ,of I(ynak. V-

30. m. English: 84 Shanklin Chine, 222- Bramahill H l 0

31. Indian, Curt is 333 family: papoose, sls, maa, Exc. $8

32. Jackson. 306 Ute Pass, cab s ize . Exc. $10

33. Jackson. 508 Garden of Gods, Tower Babel, cab s i z e e l 2

34. Kilburn. 624 Bethlehem NH pan. nice. Exc. $3

35. Iaruzenheim. 1858 labe l , RR t r ack suspension bridge $lb

36. Lincoln Funeral. (Anthony) repr in t , NYC s l . It G $8

37. Machine. Stoddard 539 S t ree t spr ink le r tanking up VG $8

38. m. Elmer&Teney 1541 Grand Opera & Synd. Block, Kinner apol is . Exc. $4

39. m. Jacoby 16, Minneapolis pan with log jam. Exc- $5

40. w. CB Chase, S t ree t with good signs S t . Paul v W $ ~

41. m. WhitneyUimmerman 584 s t r e e t view VG Minne. $4

42. H A . Zinrmennan 565 S t ree t view, S t . Paul VGt $4

43. Mwbridne. Modoc War 1619 Lava Beds, VGt $12

44. Occupational. Spectacular HurddrSmith magnesim l i g h t closeup of 2 working face in Hoosac Tunnel. Exc $15

45. Pres. Wilson & Brand Whitlock. Key 19265 WWI Exc- $5

46. S t . Louis. 4 square cor. views: 2 HoelkebrBencke, So. House Planters House ( s t .) ; 2 Boehl&Koenig, RR s t a , F i r e ruins. Fine ear ly group of scarce c i t y . Exc. $25

47. Set. RussoJap War, Ingersol l 100 qua l i ty halftone views i n color. Near Mint, no box. Exc . $3 5

48. Ship.Wilson&Havens 198 r i v e r sternwheeler Okahmee close with Capt& crew. nice cab s ize , Exc.

! $6

49. IStacy) manuscript t i t l e 97 Tight Rope Performance a t Niagara. Doing head stand, sq. cor. m t . VG $12

50. Watkins.. 151 Cape Horn from ravine below. VG $5

51. Watkins. 1084 Nevada F a l l & M t . Broderick. VG $6

52. Watkins. ~ 1 5 ~ t . S t a r r ~ing. VG $6

53. Weiffle. 420; 1 0 0 0 4 l e t ree , Webber Canon; darktent & photo r a i l c a r t showing, Exc. $10

54. West. Thurlow, Colo. U+O Royal Gorge f rau Cedarcl i f f . Exc. landscape with f i n e appeal. Exc. $6

55. Wilson. GW. #7 Bonnington F a l l s on Clyde. Ekc. $2

56. Wilson. GW. 20c Loch Katrine with pass. ship Exc- $3

57. Wilson. CW. Abbotsford: 2 beaut. i n t e r . , 575 Ent. H a l l & 573 The Study. Really nice, Exc. $6

58. W W I . 15 good Keystone views, Exc. $8.75

59. Viewer. Garden var ie ty hand Holmes-Bates wood. VW $24

WANTED: Early foreipp, top pr ice o r t rade: Bergheim, Good's Spanish, Crundy, TRW, Williams, Africa, Asia, China, Eprewe a Mouvnment, French blue o r green cards with ornate gold border, Native Costmes, p reh is to r i ruins, Scenes i n Our V i l l u e . h m Suez Cmal~ great

Viewer Feature

The Cadwell The Cadwell stereo viewers take

100 views back to back fixed into wire and tin holders which revolve by means of the attached knobs. There is no belt suspended at two points as in the Becker style viewers. The cast plate on the side of these viewers reads: "Pat. Jan. 6, 1874 by J. W. Cadwell Manufacturer No.

Reading, Mass." A label on the inside of the left-hand viewer reads: "N. A. Cadwell Manufacturer of picture frames and stretchers of all kinds. Also J. W. Cadwell's Patent Revolving Stereoscope for holding 100 views, 11 Chardon St., Boston." This address has been scratched through and "North Reading, Mass." inked in. Was N. A. Cadwell a

brother or son of J. W. Cadwell who went into business in Boston and Iater moved to North Reading? Other variations of the basic Cad- well revolving design were manufactured. Does anyone have further information on the Cadwell business or examples of other styles of Cad- well viewers? (from the collection of Paul Jones.)

The Photographic Historical Socie- ty of the Western Reserve will hold their 6th Annual Trade Fair on July 30 & 31. For additional information contact P.H.S.W.R., P.O. Box 21 174, South Euclid, Ohio 44121. *

The NatioFal Stereoscopic Associa- tion will hold their first independent show, PHOTO SIIOW '77 on August 27 & 28 at the Canton Art Institute, Canton, Ohio. This show will receive co-sponsorship from the Photographic tlistorical Society of America.

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The Chicago Photographic Collec- tors Society will hold their Show on Sept. 10 & 1 l at the Sheraton O'Hare, Des Plaines, 111. Contact C.P.C.S., P.O. Box 375, Winnetka, IL 60093

The Midwest Photographic His- torical Society will hold their trade fair in St. Louis on Sept. 24-25. Contact MPHS, Box 882, Colum- bia. Mo. 56201.

The first annual Pittsburgh area photographical trade fair and exhibition will be held October 22 and 23, 1977 at the Sheraton Motor Inn

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near Greater Pittsburgh International Airport.

The trade fair, sponsored by the Pennsylvania Photographic Historical Society, will feature nationally prorni- nent exhibitors of antique and historical photographic images and equipment. The event is the first such trade fair in the Western Pennsylvania area and is open to the public.

Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Satur- day, October 22 and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, October 23. Admission is $1.50 per person.

For further information or table reservations, contact Raymond Hill, Treasurer, P. 0. Box 862, Beaver Falls, Pa. 15010. Telephone - (412) 843-5688.

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Le Taxiphote, J u l e s ? i cha rd , p a r l o r s t y l e t a b l e v iewer f o r 45xl07mm glass p l a t e s ; "Automatique" f e e d , u s i n g s l i d e t r a y s ; c i r c a 1900, l e s s drawers in tended f o r p l a t e s t o r a g e i n s i d e $475 p lu s post.VG

Le Glyphoscope, 45x107mm1 J. 3 i c h a r d , P a r i s 1905, meniscus l e n s e s , 3 s t o p g u i l l o t i n e s h u t t e r , T & I ; can be used as a viewer by removing s h u t t e r mechanizm, s/n40852; wheath. c a s e , VG +I75 p l u s p o s t .

TDC S t e r e o Vivid ?rejector, model 116, Good w/ 6p r g l a s s e s $200 p l u s p o s t .

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