Ready for a climb
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Call Number |
X-1653 |
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Title |
Ready for a climb |
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Creator(s) |
Thurlow, James. |
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Summary |
Tourists prepare for a hike in Manitou Springs, Colorado. Women sit on railing of the Ruxton Creek footbridge, holding walking sticks; one wears a light colored sateen bodice with velvet rope knotting, a ribbon collar, and capote hat; the other wears a dark outfit with a wide lapels revealing a knotted white lace collar, bodice and overskirt with huge buttons, white cuffs, a capote hat, and an underskirt with couching, ruching, and a short train and bustle. The men are in sack suit dittoes, winged collars, silk bow ties, and bowler hats; one wears a conductor's hat. A woman in back has a full length cape, a bonnet, and holds the hand of a young girl. Behind them are the Cliff House Hotel and a privy. |
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Date |
[1878] |
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Notes |
Hand-written on back of photoprint: J. Thurlow in Manitou 1874- 1879.; Printed on front of stereocard: Colorado Views. Manitou and Vicinity-No. 10.; Title from printed label on front of stereocard.; R7100016531 |
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Physical Description |
1 photoprint on stereocard ; 10 x 18 cm. (4 x 7 in.) |
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Subject |
Manitou Springs (Colo.)--1870-1880.
Governesses--Colorado--Manitou Springs--1870-1880.
Sightseers--Colorado--Manitou Springs--1870-1880. |
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Rights |
Restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History/Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library. |
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Reproduction Available for Purchase |
Yes (digital reproduction) |
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Type of Material |
Stereographs.; Imaged.; Image |
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Relation |
Image File: ZZR710001653 |
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Format-Medium |
Photograph |
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Filename |
10001653.TIF |
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CONTENTdm number |
2363 |
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