Standard Petroleum Refinery, Pittsburg, Pennsylvania

c. 1865

Thomas H. Johnson

Associated Names
Thomas H. Johnson

Artist, American, born 1821

The image shows a stereoscopic view of a suspension bridge crossing a river, captured from an elevated position on the right side. The bridge extends diagonally across the water towards the left shore. It features intricate towers and cables, showcasing detailed architectural elements. In the background, there are distant hills and a row of structures on the riverbank, including buildings of various heights and designs. The image is in vintage sepia tone, giving it a historical look. The composition highlights the bridge's structure against an urban and natural backdrop.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    stereoscopic albumen silver prints

  • Credit Line

    Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund

  • Dimensions

    image/sheet (each): 7.7 × 8 cm (3 1/16 × 3 1/8 in.)
    mount: 8.4 × 17.1 cm (3 5/16 × 6 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2017.93.11

  • Series Title

    Johnson’s Photographic Views in The Oil Regions of Pennsylvania

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Richard Healey, Hants, UK; NGA purchase, 2017.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

on verso, center printed in black ink: No. [by unknown hand in black ink: 12] JOHNSON'S PHOTOGRAPHIC VIEWS / IN THE / OIL REGIONS OF PENNSYLVANIA. / "Standard Refinery," Pittsburgh, Pa. / Photographed by T.H. JOHNSON.

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