Gems of American Scenery, Consisting of Stereoscopic Views Among the White Mountains
Artist
Edward Bierstadt
(American, 1824 - ca. 1907)
CultureAmerican
Date1878
MediumBound sepia-toned collotype prints (photographs) and glass lens stereoviewer
DimensionsOverall, Plate: 9 1/2 x 7 1/2 in. (24.1 x 19.1 cm)
Credit LineMuseum purchase
Object number2012.7
Not on view
DescriptionThis is a book of 24 stereoscopic views, printed in sepia by the Albertype process on one side of the leaf. [4] +99 p. + two-color folding map drawn by H.E. Krause. Gilt lettering on cover and spine, all edges gilt. Descriptive notes opposite each plate. Plate titles in Red ink, text pages and plates bordered in red ink. Small stereoscope with glass lenses on front flap of cover for viewing the steroes, one-page of instructions on how to use the book's stereoscope.Label TextEdward Bierstadt American, 1824–1906 Gems of American Scenery, Consisting of Stereoscopic Views Among the White Mountains, 1878 Bound sepia-toned collotype prints (photographs) and glass lens stereoviewer Illustrated books helped many Americans explore the national landscape from the comfort of their homes. This travel guide includes photographs and a fold-out stereoviewer to heighten the visual magic of each scene. Compare Edward Bierstadt’s photo of the Emerald Pool with the adjacent painting by his brother Albert. The Bierstadt brothers utilized new railroads and hotels to explore the White Mountains together on several occasions. Edward’s photographs later helped Albert complete his massive painting. Museum purchase 2012.7
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