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Fifth Avenue, New York


Street View in New York
American
after 1882

Medium/Technique Photo-zinc etching
Dimensions Sheet: 21.6 × 26.5 cm (8 1/2 × 10 7/16 in.)
Credit Line Gift of Prof. Charles F. Chandler
Accession NumberM6835
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsPrints

DescriptionThis view shows the "Triple Palaces" built for William Henry Vanderbilt on the west side of the block of 5th Avenue between 51st and 52nd Streets, in New York.

After pen-and-ink drawing, see ledger for monogram.
InscriptionsCenter right, in plate: Photo Eng Co. NY
Lower center, in plate: Photo-zinc etching from pen and ink drawing. / Photo-Engraving Co., / New York.
Provenance1889, gift of Charles Frederick Chandler (b. 1836 - d. 1925), New York, to the MFA. (Acquisition Date: October 1, 1889)