A man with a beard and tall boots, a member of the Corps of Engineers, sits with crossed feet and arms, on a precipice above the Grand Canyon (later Grand Canyon National Park) in Arizona. Shows layers of rock and brush on talus in the vast valley.
Description
1 photographic print on stereo card : albumen, stereograph ; 10 x 18 cm. (4 x 7 in.)
Is Part Of
Geographical and geological explorations and surveys west of the 100th meridian, 1871-1874 (Wheeler).
Subject
Grand Canyon (Ariz.)--19th century; Canyons--Arizona--Grand Canyon--19th century; Expeditions & surveys--Arizona--Grand Canyon--19th century; Geographical Surveys West of the 100th Meridian (U.S.)
Format-Medium
Photograph
Rights Contact Information
Copyright restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History and Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library, at photosales@denverlibrary.org.
Reproduction Available for Purchase
Yes (digital reproduction)
Related Material
Image File: ZZR711007326
Notes
"Expedition of 1872, 1st Lieut. Geo. M. Wheeler. Corps of Engineers, Commanding." printed on stereo card.; Attribution and numbers: "No. 32" and "F. 80." printed on label on verso.; Descriptive information printed on label on verso reads: "The northern wall of the Grand Canon of the Colorado, near the foot of To-ro-weap Valley. The rounded rocks of the foreground are sandstone."; Stamp on verso shows eagle logo and reads: "War Department, Corps of Engineers, U.S. Army. Geographical and Geological Explorations and Surveys West of the 100th Meridian."; Title from label on verso.; R7110073268
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