“Secret Town, Trestle from the East, Height 90 feet.” (Stereograph 49)

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OrgLot93_B2_127r

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“Secret Town, Trestle from the East, Height 90 feet.” (Stereograph 49)

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  • 1862-1869 (Creation)

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black-and-white prints (photographs); stereographs; 3.5 x 7 inches

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(1816-1908)

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Stereograph originally taken by Alfred A. Hart circa 1862-1869 and reprinted by Carleton Watkins, who acquired Hart's negatives in 1869. Hart was the official photographer for the Central Pacific Railroad.

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No Copyright - United States http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/

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  • English

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Carleton E. Watkins photographs, 1861-1885; Org. Lot 93; Box 2; Folder 2/127

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