ORU_PH194_002.xml Guide to the London Stereoscopic Co. stereographs London Stereoscopic Co. stereographs Finding aid prepared by Normandy Helmer University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives c2010

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This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2024-09-22. Finding aid written in English. Finding aid based on DACS (Describing Archives: A Content Standard), 2nd Edition. University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives London Stereoscopic Co. stereographs London Stereoscopic Company PH 194_002 0.25 linear feet 1 container 1859-1862 The London Stereoscopic Co.'s principal photographer, William England (c.1816-1896), produced a set of American travel images in 1859. The collection consists of 27 images, 24 by England. 1 container, including 27 photographs English .

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Description and travel Photographs

The London Stereoscopic Co. dominated the industry in the 1850s. Its principal photographer, William England (c.1816-1896), produced a set of American travel images in 1859 that provided Europeans with the first look at the American landscape—including the iconic Niagara Falls--and in 1862 took images at London's International Exhibition.

The collection consists of 27 images of scenery and description of travel, 24 by England. Primarily depicts North America and the London Exhibition.

London Stereoscopic Co. stereographs

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