A man, possibly Joseph Collier, sits in a wood row boat on the shore of Grand Lake in Grand County, Colorado. He wears a hat and has a beard. Several ridges of mountains are in the distance on the far side of the lake.
Description
3 photoprints : stereographs ; on mats 10 x 18 cm. (4 x 7 in.) ea.
Subject
Grand County (Colo.)--19th century; Lakes--Colorado--Grand County--19th century; Rowboats--Colorado--Grand County--19th century
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)
Notes
"145. Grand Lake looking east" handwritten on photoprint.; "Collier's Rocky Mountain Scenery Published at Central City Colorado" stamped on side edges of one stereograph; "No. 145. Middle Park Series - Grand Lake Looking East. Grand Lake is situated at the western base of Long's Peak. It is a beautiful sheet of water, abounding in trout. There are light fishing boats on the lake used by the fishermen, who supply the markets of Central and Georgetown. It has an elevation of 8,000 feet." typed on paper stuck to backs of ; Edges of mats are deteriorating.; stereographs; "Photographed and published by J. Collier, 415 Larimer Street, Denver." typed on the backs of two of the three stereographs.; Title supplied by cataloger.; R7001303320
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