Collection of photographic illustrations of locations in Brooklyn
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The Collection of photographic illustrations (photochroms) of locations in Brooklyn consists of 23 color photographic illustrations showing views of Brooklyn including houses, churches, schools, and streets, circa 1900 to 1920. Each illustration measures 4 x 6.5 inches and includes a brief description printed on the bottom recto. It is likely that the illustrations were detached from the book, Brooklyn's Garden: Views of Picturesque Flatbush, by Charles A. Ditmas.
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The Collection of photographic illustrations (photochroms) of locations in Brooklyn consists of 23 color photographic illustrations showing views of Brooklyn including houses, churches, schools, and streets, circa 1900 to 1920. Each illustration measures 4 x 6.5 inches and includes a brief description printed on the bottom recto. It is likely that the illustrations were detached from the book, Brooklyn's Garden: Views of Picturesque Flatbush, by Charles A. Ditmas.
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Open to researchers without restriction.
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Reproduction rights for the photographs have not been evaluated. For information on securing rights to publish or reproduce, please see the Brooklyn Historical Society Reproduction Rights Policy.
Preferred Citation
Identification of item, date (if known); Collection of photographic illustrations of locations in Brooklyn, V1991.070, Box number, Object ID number; Brooklyn Historical Society.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Source and date of acquisition for this collection are unknown. The collection was formally accessioned in 1991.
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