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Thomas Houseworth & Co. — Yo-semite Valley, from the South Dome, No. 1614 from the series "Yosemite Valley"

Thomas Houseworth & Co.

Yo-semite Valley, from the South Dome, No. 1614 from the series "Yosemite Valley"

1868

Part of the early photographic documentation of Yosemite's natural wonders, this stereo card contributed to the growing national awareness that would lead to the establishment of the national park system.

Medium
Albumen print, stereo

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Thomas Houseworth & Co., Yo-semite Valley, from the South Dome, No. 1614 from the series "Yosemite Valley", 1868

Part of the early photographic documentation of Yosemite's natural wonders, this stereo card contributed to the growing national awareness that would lead to the establishment of the national park system.

Medium
Albumen print, stereo
Year
1868
Seen at
Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL

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Nineteenth Century, Albumen Print, Stereo View, Documentary, American, Yosemite, Scenic, Landscape, Nature, Mountain

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