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National Zoo Park, Washington, D.C.: deer – Vintage Wall Art

National Zoo Park, Washington, D.C.: deer, [between 1909 and 1923] — historic photograph
National Zoo Park, Washington, D.C.: deer, [between 1909 and 1923]. Historic photograph from the Washington DC collection.

(Originally scanned by the Library of Congress. Each image is professionally and digitally cleaned of artifacts such as color bars and extra borders prior to printing.)

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A window into the past: National Zoo Park, Washington, D.C.: deer, preserved in this historic photograph. Sourced directly from the Library of Congress, it represents an authentic piece of documented history.

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National Zoo Park, Washington, D.C.: deer

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Deer at the National Zoo Park in Washington, D.C., were among the animals that drew visitors to the grounds in the early twentieth century. The Smithsonian Institution had established the zoo in 1889 on land in the northwest part of the city, giving residents a chance to see wildlife without leaving town. The picture comes from a glass negative made by the National Photo Company, a commercial studio that documented Washington's streets, monuments and institutions in the years before 1923. Streaks and spots across the negative come from the natural breakdown of its original coating over time, so they are worth keeping in mind when judging its tones.

Created / published[between 1909 and 1923]
Medium1 negative : glass ; 5 x 7 in. or smaller
GenreGlass negatives.
NotesTitle from unverified data provided by the National Photo Company on the negative or negative sleeve. Date from negatives in same range Gift; Herbert A. French; 1947. This glass negative might show streaks and other blemishes resulting from a natural deterioration in the original coatings. Temp. note: Batch four.
SourceLibrary of Congress, National Photo Company Collection
Original scan5,958 × 4,268 px · prints to 20 × 14 in at 300 dpi
ReferenceAMZ-SOTP-NPC-248266

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