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Lick Observatory views, Mt. Hamilton, Calif. [graphic]
BANC PIC 1905.02975-.02991--PIC
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Title:

Lick Observatory views, Mt. Hamilton, Calif

Creator/Contributor:

McDonald, A. J.

Creator/Contributor:

Burnham, S. W. (Sherburne Wesley), 1838-1921

Abstract:

Photographs show interior and exterior views of the Lick Observatory at Mt. Hamilton, California. General views include surrounding buildings, horses and carriages at the observatory, and others. Many photos relate to the home and activities of Charles B. Hill at Mt. Hamilton. One photograph shows the "Great equatorial telescope"

Date:

ca. 1890 (issued)

Subject:

n-us-ca
Hill, Charles Barton -- 1863-1910 -- Pictorial works
Lick Observatory -- Pictorial works
Astronomical observatories -- California -- Hamilton, Mount -- Photographs
Carriages and carts -- California -- Photographs

Note:

Title supplied by cataloger.
Photographers include A.J. McDonald and Professor [S.W.?] Burnham.
Includes some cyanotypes.
Gift of Helen Hill Dodge. Possibly transferred from the Charles Barton Hill papers (BANC MSS C-B 358)

Type:

graphic

Physical Description:

graphic
photoprint
17 photographic prints ; 25 x 30 cm. or smaller.

Language:

English

Identifier:

BANC PIC 1905.02975-.02991--PIC

Origin:

California