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Ferris Wheel at Night
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Stereograph of the Ferris Wheel at the Columbian Exposition at night. A full moon can be seen to the right of the wheel. Text at right: "Wanderings Among the Wonders and Beauties of Western Scenery."
1893
Bennett, H. H. (Henry Hamilton), 1843-1908
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Golgotha and the Crucifixion #1700
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Ferris Wheel at the Chicago World's Fair
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Stereograph over rooftops of the Ferris wheel at the Chicago World's Fair.
Battle of Shiloh Cyclorama #7, General Tuttle's Brigade
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A stereograph view of a cyclorama of the Battle of Shiloh. Caption on stereograph reads: "Gen. J.M. Tuttle's Brigade in the 'Hornets Nest.'" Text at right: "Wanderings Among the Wonders and Beautie...
Ferris Wheel at the Chicago World's Fair - Anaglyph
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Stereograph over rooftops towards the Ferris wheel at the Chicago World's Fair.
Minnehaha Falls during Winter
circa 1890-1899
Stereograph of Minnehaha Falls at wintertime, including trees covered with ice. Text at bottom reads: "Among the Bluff Scenery of the Upper Mississippi. 495. Frost View at Minnehaha Falls." Text at...
From Deepside Toward the Cliff House #1209
circa 1890-1899
Stereograph of a man sitting on a cliff. Text at right: "Wanderings Among the Wonders and Beauties of Wisconsin Scenery."
