Name/Title
THE PALISADES OF THE HUDSON FROM THE MOUNTAIN HOUSEEntry/Object ID
L.2012.317Description
In the mid-19th century, it was possible to travel the world without leaving the comforts of home, thanks to the stereoscope viewer. This device, although with stereograph cards like this one, allowed a viewer to see a three-dimensional view of landmarks and historic sites and served as a popular home entertainment device. Here, the subject is the sheer stone face of the Palisades along the Hudson. It was likely part of a series of dual-image cards that documented sites and natural features along the Hudson River.
Two nearly identical photographic prints mounted to yellow card; photographs depict rock outcropping of Palisades and river; photographs printed on single paper sheet and adhered to grey-colored board; photographs are rectangular with arced top; at bottom right, printed: "1424. The Palisades of the Hudson from the Mountain House; at left side, printed: "S. R. STODDARD PHOTO." at top center, printed: "CRYSTAL", at right side, printed: "GLENS FALLS, N.Y."Made/Created
Artist Information
Artist
S. R. StoddardAttribution
PhotographerDate made
1860 - 1884Dimensions
Dimension Description
OverallHeight
3-1/16 inWidth
7 inDimension Notes
Display Dimensions: 3 1/16 x 7 in. (7.8 x 17.8 cm)Material
Paper (photographic), PaperboardCondition
Notes
Remarks: Photographs and paper appear faded; cardboard slightly curved in at left and right sides; discoloring at edges; surface of photo is worn; verso: penciled notes at top left and top right.Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
William DieboldNotes
Former ownerGeneral Notes
Note Type
Curatorial RemarksNote
The Palisades Mountain House was a hotel located above the Palisades in Englewood, NJ. Ground was broken for the construction in 1860 [confirm] and it was destroyed by fire in 1884.
This object was accessioned in 2012, but it was acquired earlier [Jessa J. Krick, 4/12/2012].Note Type
StorageNoteNote
Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Administrative Office, Archive Room, Shelf O3, B4Note Type
DepartmentNote
Library