Baptismal Font, about 6 miles above mouth of the Grand Canon
Creator
O'Sullivan, Timothy H., 1840-1882
Date
1870-1880
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.
Description
1 photographic print on stereo card : stereograph, albumen ; 10 x 18 cm. (4 x 7 in.)
Subject
Colorado River (Colo.-Mexico)--19th century; Grand Canyon (Ariz.)--19th century; Mohave County (Ariz.)--19th century; Pools--Arizona--Mohave County--19th century; Expeditions & surveys--Arizona--Mohave County--19th century; Rivers--Arizona--Mohave County--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: ZZR711007872
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
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