1 accordion-folded sheet : tinted lithographs ; 6 x 80 cm unfolded, in brass case 6 cm in diameter
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Copyright Status:
Copyright Not Evaluated
Classification:
Prints
Notes:
Medallion book, containing a series of 16 tinted lithographs depicting scenes of Niagara Falls and nearby locations. The scenes are presumably based on photographs by Charles Bierstadt. Housed in a brass case stamped "Niagara" on the front, and with crest featuring a shield and eagle on the obverse. The imprint of Charles Bierstadt is repeated on the inside of the case top and bottom.
Contents:
Cataract House -- Rapids above the Falls -- Point View -- American Falls from Goat Island -- Terrapin Tower -- International Hotel -- Suspension bridge -- Interior suspension bridge -- Whirlpool rapids -- New suspension bridge, 1268 feet long -- The new suspension bridge -- Grand views of the falls from Canada side -- American Falls from Canada side -- Clifton House Canada CW -- Table Rock -- American Falls from below.
Subject Terms:
Niagara Falls (N.Y. and Ont.) -- Pictorial works. | Niagara Falls (N.Y.) -- Pictorial works. | Souvenirs (Keepsakes) -- New York (State) -- Niagara Falls (N.Y. and Ont.)