'Blondin's Rope Ascension over the Niagara River' and others, circa 1859-60
Details
O. B. EVANS and others
'Blondin's Rope Ascension over the Niagara River' and others, circa 1859-60
Forty-two stereoscopic diapositives on glass (the majority with some damage), several hand-tinted, each with photographer's titled credit label; one similar titled 'Blondin' and with credit J. Thomson, Niagara Falls; nineteen others by Evans titled 'Winter Scenes at Niagara' (10) or 'Scenes at Niagara Falls'; four views of Blondin at the Crystal Palace; a visiting card The Hero Chevalier Blondin of Niagara; and a four-page printed sale catalogue for the auction of 'Niagara House' by order of the Executors of Blondin on Friday, 16 July, 1897. (a lot)
'Blondin's Rope Ascension over the Niagara River' and others, circa 1859-60
Forty-two stereoscopic diapositives on glass (the majority with some damage), several hand-tinted, each with photographer's titled credit label; one similar titled 'Blondin' and with credit J. Thomson, Niagara Falls; nineteen others by Evans titled 'Winter Scenes at Niagara' (10) or 'Scenes at Niagara Falls'; four views of Blondin at the Crystal Palace; a visiting card The Hero Chevalier Blondin of Niagara; and a four-page printed sale catalogue for the auction of 'Niagara House' by order of the Executors of Blondin on Friday, 16 July, 1897. (a lot)
Provenance
Presumed to have been the property of Charles Blondin, and sold at auction with his home after his death.