Baptismal Font, about 6 miles above mouth of the Grand Canon
Creator(s)
O'Sullivan, Timothy H., 1840-1882.
Summary
Two men sit beside a still water pool identified as "Baptismal Font" beside the Colorado River in probably Mohave County (later Grand Canyon National Park), Arizona. Shows an eroded, layered canyon wall and rocks and sand beside the river.
Notes
"Expedition of 1871" and "1st Lieut. Geo. M. Wheeler. Corps on Engineers, Commanding." printed on stereo card.; "War Department" an eagle and shield logo, "Corps of Engineers. U.S. Army" and "Geographical and Geological Explorations and Surveys West of the 100th Meridian" printed on verso.; Number "139" etched in original and reproduced in photographic print.; Spots on original reproduced in photographic print.; Title, "No. 17" and "(F. 139.)" printed on label on verso.; R7110078721
Description
1 photographic print on stereo card : stereograph, albumen ; 10 x 18 cm. (4 x 7 in.)
Subject
Colorado River (Colo.-Mexico)--1870-1880.; Grand Canyon (Ariz.)--1870-1880.; Mohave County (Ariz.)--1870-1880.; Pools--Arizona--Mohave County--1870-1880.; Expeditions & surveys--Arizona--Mohave County--1870-1880.; Rivers--Arizona--Mohave County--1870-1880.; Geographical Surveys West of the 100th Meridian (U.S.)
Rights Statement
Restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History/Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library.
