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Elephant shed in a park

 Item — Box: 1, Item: 2

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

This series consists of two unrelated groups of images of Chicago on glass:

  • a group of magic lantern slides (some color, some black and white; probably from the 1890s)
  • a group of street views (probably about 1905)
  • Dates

    • 1890s?

    Conditions Governing Access

    There are no restrictions on use of the materials in the department for research; all patrons must comply with federal copyright regulations

    Extent

    From the Collection: 1 Boxes

    Language of Materials

    From the Collection: English

    Physical Description

    Black and white image on glass. One corner of the glass is broken off, not materially affecting the image

    Dimensions

    3 1/4" x 4"

    General

    The original label is damaged; the remaining fragment reads "...Chicago ... phant shed". Small circular label with handwritten "57"

    Library Details

    Part of the Charles Deering McCormick Library of Special Collections Repository

    Contact:
    Deering Library, Level 3
    1970 Campus Drive
    Evanston IL 60208-2300 US
    847-491-3635