[EARLY PHOTOGRAPHY]. 6 photographs taken at Niagara Falls, incl. glass stereoview by Babbitt.

6 photographs taken at Niagara Falls, ca mid-19th century through early 20th century, including:

Point View, American Side. Niagara Falls, NY: Platt D. Babbitt. 3 1/4 x 6 3/4 in. glass stereoview slide. -- Albumen photograph of a family of four posed before Niagara Falls, 5 3/4 x 8 1/8 in., on cardstock mount with verso imprint of Samuel J. Mason, Niagara Falls, NY, n.d. -- Silver gelatin photograph of a group of five people posed in front of Niagara Falls, 8 1/4 x 6 1/4 in., on cardstock mount, photographer unknown. -- The Majesty and Beauty if Niagara, From Point View, Amreican Side. Stereoview published by E. & H.T. Anthony, New York. -- New Suspension Bridge and Falls. Stereoview by George Curtis, Niagara Falls, NY. -- 3 1/2 x 2 1/4 in. tintype portrait of two men seated before a backdrop featuring Niagara Falls.

Together, 6 photographs of Niagara Falls.

The Robert W. Lisle History of Photography Collection

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Conditions overall good to very good. Some with toning, light soiling, occasional edge and corner wear to mounts.

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[EARLY PHOTOGRAPHY]. 6 photographs taken at Niagara Falls, incl. glass stereoview by Babbitt.

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