A group of twelve visitors and two guides having dinner in the cave, Mammoth Cave, Kentucky, 1892
Mammoth Cave National Park
Photograph -dinner in the cave (glass negative) Glass negative dinner in the cave- Mammoth Cave, Kentucky -- this glass negative that was photographed by Ben Hains in 1892; printed in New Albany, Indiana. location of photograph in Mammoth Cave is unknown. Glass negative shows a group of twelve visitors and two guides having dinner in the cave, there are several open flame lanterns in front of the visitors. There is an inscription in the lower left corner "064 dinner in the cave". There is another inscription in the lower right corner" copyrighted 1892 by H. C. Ganter. Ben Hains cave photographer. New Albany, Ind. U.S.A.".measurements: height 254 mm, width: 204 mm. thickness: 1 mm. Condition: good. The original blue 10-254 lists this as a gift from Ellis Jones on 14 Dec, 1981.Originally housed gsu c, sh 4 with maca 3608-3645, 3724-3743, 3746-3749, 3872-3888, 3903. Guides, caves, tourist trade, lantern, clothing and dress, food.
Alcove in Gothic Avenue in Mammoth Cave, Kentucky, 1892
Mammoth Cave National Park
Photograph -alcove in Gothic Avenue (glass negative) glass negative: an alcove in Gothic Avenue in Mammoth Cave, Kentucky- this photograph was taken by ben hains; printed in New Albany, Indiana; 1892. This photograph was taken of an small alcove on gothic avenue, near the historic section of Mammoth Cave.the photo shows a small alcove just off the main walkway with two stone pillars in the foreground. This is a glass negative for a black and white photograph. There is a printed inscription across the bottom of the photo "060 Mammoth Cave - an alcove in gothic avenue" and "copyrighted 1892 by H. C. Ganter.. Ben Hains, cave photographer.. New Albany, Ind, U.S.A.". measurements: height 202 mm, width: 252 mm. Thickness: 2 mm. Condition: good. The original blue 10-254 lists this as a gift from Ellis Jones on 14 Dec, 1981. Originally housed gsu c, sh 4 with maca 3608-3645, 3724-3743, 3746-3749, 3872-3888, 3903. Caves, geology.
Cave interior with graffiti, ladder, Corkscrew, Mammoth Cave, Kentucky
Mammoth Cave National Park
Black and white glass slide with black tape framing the glass edges and binding them together. Glass negative is covered with a clear piece of glass on emulsion side. Caption: Mammoth Cave and vicinity. 34 the corkscrew (near middle), copyrighted and for sale by H. C. Ganter, Mam. Cave handwritten white tag in lower right corner: 385 gold line border backing glass cracked caves this is part of the Cutliff collection.
Cave interior with graffiti, ladder, Corkscrew, Mammoth Cave, Kentucky
Mammoth Cave National Park
Black and white glass slide with black tape framing the glass edges and binding them together. Glass negative is covered with a clear piece of glass on emulsion side. Caption: Mammoth Cave and vicinity. 34 the corkscrew (near middle), copyrighted and for sale by H. C. Ganter, Mam. Cave handwritten white tag in lower right corner: 385 gold line border backing glass cracked caves this is part of the Cutliff collection.
Dirt walkway leading to a wooden bridge that crosses the Bottomless Pit, Mammoth Cave, Kentucky, 1893
Mammoth Cave National Park
Photograph -Bottomless Pit (glass negative) glass negative-Bottomless Pit - Mammoth Cave, Kentucky -- this photograph was taken by Ben Hains; printed in New Albany, Indiana; 1893; this photograph was taken at the Bottomless Pit in the historic section of Mammoth Cave. This photograph shows a dirt walkway leading to a wooden bridge that crosses the Bottomless Pit- the pit is on the left side of the photo showing large blocks of breakdown on the far side of the pit - this is a negative for a black and white photograph. There is a printed inscription in the lower left corner of the photo"017 bottomless pit" and in the lower right corner" copyrighted 1893 by H. C. Ganter ...Ben Hains, cave photographer..New Albany, Ind, U.S.A.". Good condition. Measurements: height 252 mm, width: 202 mm. Thickness: 2 mm. The original blue 10-254 lists this as a gift from Ellis Jones on 14 Dec, 1981. Originally housed gsu c, sh 4 with maca 3608-3645, 3724-3743, 3746-3749, 3872-3888, 3903. Caves, geology, trails.
Dripstone formations that have grown together, Pillars of Elephants, back view of Mammoth Cave, Kentucky, 1900
Mammoth Cave National Park
Photograph -Pillars of Elephants (glass negative) glass negative-Pillars of Elephants, back view-Mammoth Cave, Kentucky - this photograph was taken by Ben Hains; printed in New Albany, Indiana; 1900; this photo was taken in Gothic Avenue in Mammoth Cave. Glass negative showing several dripstone formations that have grown together. Printed inscription in lower left corner "0814 Pillars of Elephants, back view", and an inscription in the lower right corner "copyright, 1900, by H.C. Ganter. Ben Hains cave photographer, New Albany, Ind.".measurements: height 202 mm, width: 252 mm. thickness: 2 mm. Condition: good. The original blue 10-254 lists this as a gift from Ellis Jones on 14 Dec, 1981. Originally housed gsu c, sh 4 with maca 3608-3645, 3724-3743, 3746-3749, 3872-3888, 3903. Caves, geology.
Eight people in two boats on the Echo River, Mammoth Cave, Kentucky
Mammoth Cave National Park
Photograph - Echo River (glass negative) glass negative negative depicting Echo River in Mammoth Cave; the photographer and the date of the photograph are unknown. This photo shows two wooden boats on the echo river - the boat on the left has five people with one of them standing while he plays a horn, the other boat has three people. The photo shows that there is enough space between the boat and the ceiling to stand while poling.measurements: height 202 mm, width: 252 mm. thickness: 2 mm. Condition: good - the negative is in very good condition, although it is scratched in two places and is slightly soiled. The boat in the foreground has several children in it and a woman. An open flame lantern is clearly visible in this boat being held by a young boy the original blue 10-254 lists this as a gift from Ellis Jones on 14 Dec, 1981.Originally housed gsu c, sh 4 with maca 3608-3645, 3724-3743, 3746-3749, 3872-3888, 3903. Caves, geology, boats, river, transportation, clothing and dress, children, lighting, lanterns, music, instruments, guides tourist trade.
Fairy Grotto, Violet City section, Mammoth Cave, Kentucky, 1892
Mammoth Cave National Park
Photograph - Fairy Grotto (glass negative) glass negative- Fairy Grotto-Mammoth Cave, Kentucky - this photograph was taken by Ben Hains; printed in New Albany, Indiana;1892; this photo was taken in the violet city section of Mammoth Cave. Glass negative shows several stalactites and stalagmites- this is a negative for a black and white photograph. There is an inscription in the lower left corner"059 fairy grotto"; and another inscription in the lower right corner "copyrighted 1892, by H. C. Ganter, Ben Hains, cave photographer, New Albany, Ind. U.S.A." "measurements: height 202 mm, width: 252 mm. thickness: 2 mmcondition: goodthe original blue 10-254 lists this as a gift from Ellis Jones on 14 Dec, 1981. Originally housed gsu c, sh 4 with maca 3608-3645, 3724-3743, 3746-3749, 3872-3888, 3903. Caves, geology.
Flowstone formation resembling frozen cascada in Mites Cave, Kentucky, 1892
Mammoth Cave National Park
Photograph - Frozen Cascada (glass negative) glass negative: mites cave - the Frozen Cascada-- photo was taken by Ben Hains; photo developed at New Albany, Indiana; 1892; this photograph was taken in mites cave. This glass negative show an close of a flowstone formation that looks like a frozen cascada- this formation is solid rock. Across the bottom of the photo is a printed inscription "0102, mites cave- the frozen cascada" and also "copyrighted 1892 by H. C. Ganter.. Ben Hains, cave photographer.. New Albany, Ind, U.S.A.". This is a negative for a black and white photo.measurements: height 252 mm, width: 202 mm. thickness: 2 mmcondition: goodthe original blue 10-254 lists this as a gift from Ellis Jones on 14 Dec, 1981. Originally housed gsu c, sh 4 with maca 3608-3645, 3724-3743, 3746-3749, 3872-3888, 3903. Caves, geology.
Foliage growing over entrance from halfway down the steps of Mammoth Cave and vicinity, Kentucky
Mammoth Cave National Park
Black and white glass slide with black tape framing the glass edges and binding them together. Glass negative is covered with a clear piece of glass on emulsion side. Caption: Mammoth Cave and vicinity. 129 entrance from half way down the steps, copyrighted and for sale by H. C. Ganter, Mam. Cave handwritten white tag in lower right corner: 379 gold double line border caves this is part of the Cutliff collection.
Foliage growing over entrance from halfway down the steps of Mammoth Cave and vicinity, Kentucky
Mammoth Cave National Park
Black and white glass slide with black tape framing the glass edges and binding them together. Glass negative is covered with a clear piece of glass on emulsion side. Caption: Mammoth Cave and vicinity. 129 entrance from half way down the steps, copyrighted and for sale by H. C. Ganter, Mam. Cave handwritten white tag in lower right corner: 379 gold double line border caves this is part of the Cutliff collection.
Four people standing on wooden steps leading up to the entrance to Gothic Avenue in Mammoth Cave, Kentucky
Mammoth Cave National Park
Photograph -steps leading to Gothic Ave. (glass negative) glass negative: -entrance to Gothic Avenue in Mammoth Cave, Kentucky- this photograph was taken by Ben Hains; photo developed at new Albany, Indiana. This photograph was taken of the steps leading to Gothic Avenue. In the historic section of Mammoth Cave. Photo taken in 1892. This glass negative shows a set of wooden steps leading up into a passage with four people standing on the steps (three men and a woman), they are about half way up the steps. This is a negative for a black and white photo. Across the bottom of the photo is a printed inscription"024" Mammoth Cave. Entrance to Gothic Avenue and copyrighted by H. C. Ganter. Ben Hains, cave photographer. New Albany, Ind, U.S.A.". measurements: height 202 mm, width: 252 mm. Thickness: 2 mm. Condition: good. The original blue 10-254 lists this as a gift from Ellis Jones on 14 Dec, 1981. Originally housed gsu c, sh 4 with maca 3608-3645, 3724-3743, 3746-3749, 3872-3888, 3903. Caves, geology, trails, tourist trade, clothing and dress.
Gypsum specimen from Mammoth Cave lying on cloth, Kentucky
Mammoth Cave National Park
Glass negative: gysum specimen. Inscribed on the bottom edge is "copyright 1908 by H. C. Ganter". The date of the photograph is unknown. This is a glass negative for an black and white photograph. Measurements: height 202 mm, width: 252 mm. Thickness: 2 mm. Condition: good. Commerce, tourism, geology.
H. C. Ganter at Mammoth Cave entrance, Kentucky
Mammoth Cave National Park
Photograph -entrance to Mammoth Cave glass negativeglass negative: - H. C. Ganter at the entrance to Mammoth Cave, Kentucky - the photographer is unknown; the location of printing is unknown; date is unknown. Photo taken at the natural entrance to Mammoth Cave. This glass negative shows a man wearing an three(3) piece suit with a hat and walking stick standing at the historic entrance to Mammoth Cave. This negative is for a black and white photograph. No inscriptions. Condition: good. Measurements: height 202 mm, width: 252 mm. thickness: 2 mm. The original blue 10-254 lists this as a gift from Ellis Jones on 14 Dec, 1981. Originally housed gsu c, sh 4 with maca 3608-3645, 3724-3743, 3746-3749, 3872-3888, 3903. Hotels, transportation, winter, tourist trade.
Illustration of couple and two men in foreground, Armchair in midground, Mammoth Cave, Kentucky, 1908
Mammoth Cave National Park
Glass negative: armchair depicts armchair with two men possibly guides in front of it and a couple to the side. Inscribed on the bottom edge is "copyrighted by ganter and dainam" the date of the photograph is unknown. This is a glass negative for an black and white photograph. Measurements: height 202 mm, width: 252 mm. Thickness: 2 mm condition: good. Commerce, tourism, clothing, geology.
Illustration of couple in background and onlookers in foreground, Bridal Alter, Mammoth Cave, Kentucky, 1908
Mammoth Cave National Park
Photograph - Bridal Altar (glass negative) glass negative-Bridal Altar -Mammoth Cave, Kentucky - this photograph was taken by an unknown photographer; location of printing is unknown; 1908; this photo was taken at the Bridal Altar in Gothic Avenue in Mammoth Caveglass negative shows four dripstone columns that form a natural bridal altar with four people in the foreground and an couple in the Bridal Altar( the peole have been added to the picture) there is an inscription in the lower left corner "Bridal Altar" and another inscription in the lower left corner,"copyright, 1908, by H. C. Ganter". Measurements: height 253 mm, width: 202 mm. thickness: 2 mm. Condition: good. The original blue 10-254 lists this as a gift from Ellis Jones on 14 Dec, 1981. Originally housed gsu c, sh 4 with maca 3608-3645, 3724-3743, 3746-3749, 3872-3888, 3903. Caves, geology.
Inside the entrance to Mammoth Cave in winter, Kentucky
Mammoth Cave National Park
Photograph - entrance to Mammoth Cave (glass negative) glass negative: historic entrance to Mammoth Cave in the winter;- - the photographer is unknown; location of printing is unknown; date is unknown. This photograph was taken at the entrance to Mammoth Cave. This photograph shows the cave entrance(taken from inside) looking out - the photo was taken in winter and shows snow and large ice formations at the entrance; the left side of the entrance has a single row of stone steps leading into the cave. This is a glass negative for a black and white photograph. There are not any inscriptions. Condition: good - there are minor scratches on the glass negative. Measurements: height 254 mm, width: 202 mm. thickness: 2 mm. The original blue 10-254 lists this as a gift from Ellis Jones on 14 Dec, 1981. Originally housed gsu c, sh 4 with maca 3608-3645, 3724-3743, 3746-3749, 3872-3888, 3903. Caves, geology, trails, clothing and dress, lighting , lanterns, tourist trade.
Large cave passage with what appears to be a statue of Martha Washington, Mammoth Cave, Kentucky, 1892
Mammoth Cave National Park
Photograph -Martha Washington statue (glass negative) glass negative: -Martha Washington statue in Mammoth Cave, Kentucky- this photograph was taken by Ben Hains; photo developed at New Albany, Indiana;1892. This photograph was taken of the Martha Washington statue (ghost) in the historic section of Mammoth Cave. The photo shows a large cave passage with what appears to be a statue of Martha Washington, this is caused by special lighting in the cave. This is a negative for a black and white photo. Across the bottom of the photo is a printed inscription"09 martha washington statue" and "copyrighted 1892 by H. C. Ganter. Ben Hains, cave photographer.. New Albany, Ind, U.S.A.". measurements: height 252 mm, width: 202 mm. Thickness: 2 mm. Condition: good. The original blue 10-254 lists this as a gift from Ellis Jones on 14 Dec, 1981. Originally housed gsu c, sh 4 with maca 3608-3645, 3724-3743, 3746-3749, 3872-3888, 3903. Caves, geology.
Locked Iron Gate door, Mammoth Cave and vicinity, Kentucky
Mammoth Cave National Park
Black and white glass slide with black tape framing the glass edges and binding them together. Glass negative is covered with a clear piece of glass on emulsion side. Caption: Mammoth Cave and vicinity. 3 the iron gate, copyrighted and for sale by H. C. Ganter, Mam. cave backing glass cracked gold line border caves this is part of the Cutliff collection.
Locked Iron Gate door, Mammoth Cave and vicinity, Kentucky
Mammoth Cave National Park
Black and white glass slide with black tape framing the glass edges and binding them together. Glass negative is covered with a clear piece of glass on emulsion side. Caption: Mammoth Cave and vicinity. 3 the iron gate, copyrighted and for sale by H. C. Ganter, Mam. cave backing glass cracked gold line border caves this is part of the Cutliff collection.
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