Historic Photograph Collections

E. & H.T. Anthony (1859-1892) stereos

PH194_009

Edward Anthony began issuing stereos in 1859; his brother, Henry T. Anthony joined the firm in 1862. In addition to its massive stereo catalog, the company was the largest supplier of photographic materials in the U.S., providing cameras and studio props as well as papers and chemicals. The collection consists of seven images of New York City and New York State.

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• PH194_009_2345: The Brigade de "Shoe Black," City Hall Park. Anthony's Stereoscopic Views. No. 898. [New York City. Theater posters on wall behind line of shoeshine men and boys. "Lawrence & Houseworth" embossed on card.] BY Anthony, E. & H.T. of NY. LOC New York--—New York City. DATE 1865 c.
• PH194_009_2346: The Great Union Meeting in Union Square, New York, April 20, 1861. No. 1. The crowd gathering about the Equestrian Statue of Washington. The Everett House in the distance. Anthony's Instantaneous Views. BY Anthony, E. & H.T. of NY. LOC New York--—New York City. DATE 1861.
• PH194_009_2348: A Visit to the "Central Park" in the summer of 1863. No. 1132. From Vine clad Walk, looking North. [Park construction began in late 1850s, completed in 1873.] Photo by Tho C. Roche. Lawrence & Houseworth embossed on card. BY Anthony, E. & H.T., pub. By American and Foreign Stereoscopic Emporium. LOC New York--—New York City. DATE 1863.
• PH194_009_2349: A Visit to the "Central Park" in the summer of 1863. No. 1181. From Marble Arch, 6th Ave. in the distance. [Park construction began in late 1850s, completed in 1873.] Photo by Tho C. Roche. Lawrence & Houseworth embossed on card. BY Anthony, E. & H.T., pub. By American and Foreign Stereoscopic Emporium. LOC New York--—New York City. DATE 1863.
• PH194_009_2350: A Visit to the "Central Park" in the summer of 1863. No. 1121. The Lake. Bow Bridge in the distance. [Park construction began in late 1850s, completed in 1873.] Photo by Tho C. Roche. Lawrence & Houseworth embossed on card. BY Anthony, E. & H.T., pub. By American and Foreign Stereoscopic Emporium. LOC New York--—New York City. DATE 1863.
• PH194_009_2351: A Visit to the "Central Park" in the summer of 1863. No. 1102. The Cave. [Boy stands at entrance of cave, looking in. Park construction began in late 1850s, completed in 1873.] Photo by Tho C. Roche. Lawrence & Houseworth embossed on card. BY Anthony, E. & H.T., pub. By American and Foreign Stereoscopic Emporium. LOC New York--—New York City. DATE 1863.
• PH194_009_2352: The Church of Our Lady at Cold Spring. Beauties of the Hudson. No. 388. [Hand tinted photos of beautiful, small neoclassical chapel perched on a bluff above the Hudson River. Built in 1834; first Catholic church in the Hudson area.] BY Anthony, E., 501 Broadway, NY. LOC New York State. DATE 1860 c.