Nineteen Gypsum flowers and needles, Mammoth Cave, Kentucky, 1908
Mammoth Cave National Park
Photograph -gypsum formations (glass negative) glass negative- gypsum flowers and needles-Mammoth Cave, Kentucky -- the photographer is unknown; the locality is also unknown; 1908. This glass negative is of twenty different gypsum flowers and needles and other gypsum formations. This is a clear glass negative for a black and white photograph. In the lower center of the photo is an inscription "copyrighted, 1908, by H. C. Ganter. "measurements: height 253 mm, width: 203 mm. thickness: 2 mm. Condition: 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.
Old wooden bridge across the Bottomless Pit, Mammoth Cave, Kentucky, 1890
Mammoth Cave National Park
Photograph -bridge over bottomless pit (glass negative) glass negative-bridge over bottomless pit - Mammoth Cave, Kentucky -- this glass negative that was taken by an unknown photographer; locality is unknown circa 1890. Taken at the bottomless pit in Mammoth Cave. Glass negative shows the old wooden bridge across the bottomless pit - this photo shows six upright supports and a cable extending from the far end (serves as a railing) the pit itself can not be seen. There is an inscription in the center of the bottom of the photo"copyright(89) by ganter and darnell"measurements: height 202 mm, width: 254 mm. thickness: 1.5 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, tourist trade, trails.
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.
Trees growing around entrance to Mammoth Cave, Kentucky, 1892
Mammoth Cave National Park
Photograph -old entrance (glass negative) glass negative-old entrance- Mammoth Cave, Kentucky -- This glass negative that was photographed by ben hain; printed in New Albany, Indiana; circa 1892. Photographed at the historic entrance to Mammoth Cave. Glass negative shows the entrance to Mammoth Cave with a dirt trail leading to the entrance, showing four storage boxes next to the trail. There is an inscription in the lower left corner "01 entrance from a distance". There is another inscription in the lower right corner" 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, tourist trade, trails.
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.
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.
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.
Man, holding a lantern, standing between the steps in the Corkscrew, Mammoth Cave, Kentucky
Mammoth Cave National Park
Photograph - Corkscrew (glass negative) glass negative: the Corkscrew-Mammoth Cave, Kentucky- the photographer is unknown; location is unknown; date is unknown. This photograph was taken in the Corkscrew which is above the "River Hall" section of Mammoth Cave. This photograph shows two sets of wooden steps located between several; large boulders inside of Mammoth Cave - there is a man standing between the steps and is holding an open flame lantern; the man has a hat on and is wearing a neck tie. There is not any kind of title or inscription on this photograph. Condition: fair. Measurements: height 253 mm, width: 202 mm. thickness: 2 mmthe 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.
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.
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.
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.
Man standing in a narrow canyon, Elbow crevice, Mammoth Cave, Kentucky, 1898
Mammoth Cave National Park
Photograph -Elbow Crevice (glass negative) glass negative- Elbow Crevice- Mammoth Cave, Kentucky -- this glass negative that was taken by Ben Hains; printed in New Albany, Indiana; 1898; copyrighted by H.C. Ganter; taken at the Elbow Crevice in Mammoth Cave. Glass negative shows - this photo shows man standing in a narrow canyon that appears to be about thirty five feet high with a small box laying in the trail in the foreground. There is an inscription in the lower left corner"032 elbow crevice" and another inscription in the lower right corner "copyrighted, 1898, by H. C. Ganter. Ben Hains cave photographer, New Albany, Ind. USA"measurements: height 254 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, tourist trade, trails.
Cave guide looking at Lovers Leap, Mammoth Cave, Kentucky, 1892
Mammoth Cave National Park
Photograph - Lovers Leap (glass negative) glass negative; Lovers Leap - Mammoth Cave, Kentucky -- This is a glass negative that was photographed by Ben Harris [Hains] in 1892; printed in New Albany, Indiana photo taken in gothic avenue of Mammoth Cave. Glass negative shows a large rock protruding out above a cave guide that is dressed in nickers with a long sleeved coat and carrying an open flame lantern. In the lower left corner of the negative is an inscription "031 lovers leap". There is another inscription in the lower right corner" copyrighted 1892 by H. C. Ganter. Ben Harris cave photographer. New Albany, Ind., U.S.A.". Measurements: height 254 mm, width: 204 mm. Thickness: 3 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. Guide, caves, tourist trade, lantern, clothing and dress.
Multiple textile fragments, sandals cording, Mammoth Cave and vicinity, Kentucky
Mammoth Cave National Park
Glass negative: multiple textile fragments, sandals cording. The date and the location of the photograph are all unknown. The image has a 1908 copyright for H. C. Ganter. This is a glass negative for an black and white photograph. Measurements: height 202 mm, width: 252 mm. Thickness: 2 mm. Condition: good. Clothing, native american culture, archaeology.
Man and young boy standing above trail, Acute Angle, Kentucky, 1892
Mammoth Cave National Park
Photograph - the acute angle (glass negative) glass negative -the acute angle - Mammoth Cave, Kentucky -- this is a black /white glass negative that was photographed by Ben Harris [Hains] in 1892; printed in New Albany, Indiana photo taken in broadway of Mammoth Cave. Glass negative shows a large cliff (the Kentucky cliffs) with two men standing above the trail - each man is holding an open flame lantern. In the lower left corner of the negative is an inscription "012 the acute angle". There is another inscription in the lower right corner" copyrighted 1892 by H. C. Ganter. Ben Harris cave photographer. New Albany, Ind. U.S.A.".measurements: height 254 mm, width: 204 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. Guide, caves, tourist trade, lantern, clothing and dress.
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.
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.
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.
River Styx running through rock, 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. 38 the river styx, copyrighted and for sale by H. C. Ganter, Mam. Cave handwritten white tag in lower right corner: 386 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.
River Styx running through rock, 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. 38 the river styx, copyrighted and for sale by H. C. Ganter, Mam. Cave handwritten white tag in lower right corner: 386 gold line border caves this is part of the Cutliff collection.
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.
Narrow wooden bridge in the Corkscrew (lower end), 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. 35 the corkscrew (lower end), copyrighted and for sale by H. C. Ganter, Mam. Cave handwritten white tag in lower right corner: 382 gold double line border caves this is part of the Cutliff collection.
Water worn rocks in Gothic Avenue, 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. Water worn rocks in gothic avenue, copyrighted and for sale by H. C. Ganter, Mam. Cave handwritten on white tag on lower left corner: 384 backing glass cracked gold line border caves this is part of the Cutliff collection.
Passage in the back of Giant's Coffin, 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. 15 passage back of giant's coffin, copyrighted and for sale by H. C. Ganter, Mam. Cave handwritten white tag in lower right corner: 387 gold double line border caves this is part of the Cutliff collection.
Narrow wooden bridge in the Corkscrew (lower end), 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. 35 the corkscrew (lower end), copyrighted and for sale by H. C. Ganter, Mam. Cave handwritten white tag in lower right corner: 382 gold double line border caves this is part of the Cutliff collection.
Water worn rocks in Gothic Avenue, 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. Water worn rocks in gothic avenue, copyrighted and for sale by H. C. Ganter, Mam. Cave handwritten on white tag on lower left corner: 384 backing glass cracked gold line border caves this is part of the Cutliff collection.
Water worn rocks in Gothic Avenue near the historic section of Mammoth Cave, Kentucky, 1892
Mammoth Cave National Park
Photograph - Gothic Avenue (glass negative) glass negative: waterworn rocks in Gothic Avenue inside of Mammoth Cave, Kentucky- this photograph was taken by Ben Hains; printed in New Albany, Indiana; 1892; this photograph was taken of waterworn rocks in Gothic Ave. Mear the historic section of Mammoth Cave. This photograph shows a low cave passage with several columns with most of the floor covered with loose rocks and stones. This is a glass negative for a black and white photograph. There is a printed inscription across the bottom of the photo in black ink; "028 Mammoth Cave: waterworn rocks in gothic avenue" and " copyrighted 1893 by H. C. Ganter ...Ben Hains, cave photographer..New Albany, Ind, U.S.A.". fair conditionmeasurements: 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. Caves, geology, trails.
Passage in the back of Giant's Coffin, 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. 15 passage back of giant's coffin, copyrighted and for sale by H. C. Ganter, Mam. Cave handwritten white tag in lower right corner: 387 gold double line border caves this is part of the Cutliff collection.
Sixteen people on wooden walkway at the head of Echo River, Mammoth Cave, Kentucky, 1892
Mammoth Cave National Park
Photograph - head of Echo River (glass negative) glass negative -head of Echo River- Mammoth Cave, Kentucky -- this glass negative that was photographed by Ben Harris [Hains] in 1892; printed in New Albany, Indiana. Photograph on trail to the Echo River in Mammoth Cave. Glass negative shows a wooden walkway along an underground river with sixteen people being on the boardwalk - the last person in the line is carrying the lunch basket. In the lower left corner of the negative is an inscription "065 head of Echo River". There is another inscription in the lower right corner" copyrighted 1892 by H. C. Ganter. Ben Harris 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. Guide, caves, tourist trade, lantern, clothing and dress.
Two men standing in the opening of Cleveland's Cabinet in Cleveland Avenue in Mammoth Cave, Kentucky, 1892
Mammoth Cave National Park
Photograph -Cleveland's Cabinet by Ben Hains (glass negative) glass negative: lower passage opening into cleveland's cabinet: by Ben Hains; photographed in 1892; printed in New Albany, Indiana. The glass negative depicts two men standing in the opening that is called cleveland's cabinet which is in cleveland avenue in Mammoth Cave. Original negative. marked on the bottom of the photograph; "044 lower passage leading into Cleveland's Cabinet" and "copyrighted 1892 by H. C. Ganter.. Ben Hains, cave photographer, New Albany, Ind, U.S.A.". glass negative for an black and white photograph.measurements: height 202 mm, width: 252 mm. Thickness: 2 mm. condition: good. Two contact prints housed gsu c, sh 5the 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, clothing and dress, trails.
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.
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.
Twelve people standing in the front of the Old Hotel and grounds at Mammoth Cave, Kentucky
Mammoth Cave National Park
Photograph - the old hotel and grounds at Mammoth Cave, Kentucky (glass negative) glass negative: the old hotel and grounds at Mammoth Cave, Kentucky - the photographer is unknown; the location of printing is unknown; date is unknown. The photo shows a large two story wooden hotel with twelve people standing in front of the hotel entrance - the grounds have many trees surrounding the hotel and shows a large stack of fire wood on the right side of the hotel. This negative is for a black and white photograph. No inscriptions. Condition: good. Measurements: height 202 mm, width: 252 mm. thickness: 2 mmthe 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, tourist trade, people, clothing and dress.
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.
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.
Two saltpeter vats with large pile of nitrite dirt behind them, Mammoth Cave, Kentucky, 1892
Mammoth Cave National Park
Photograph -saltpeter vats (glass negative) glass negative: the first saltpeter vats in Mammoth Cave. Kentucky: This photograph was taken by Ben Hains; printed in New Albany, Indiana; 1892. The photo shows the salt peter vats in the rotuna in Mammoth Cave. The photo shows two vats with large piles of nitrite dirt behind them- all of these things are in the rotunds, located in the historic section of Mammoth Cave. This is a glass negative for a black and white photograph. There is a printed inscription across the bottom of the photo "04 first saltpeter vats" 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, mining, minerals.
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.
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.
Spacious grounds of the Old Hotel with long row of cabins in the background, near entrance of Mammoth Cave, Kentucky
Mammoth Cave National Park
Photograph - grounds of the old hotel (glass negative) glass negative: the grounds of the old hotel at Mammoth Cave - 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 spacious grounds of the old hotel with a long row of cabins that have a front porch connecting them - in front of the cabins on the left side of the photo isa stage coach; you can see two sets of swings in the photo. This negative is for a black and white photograph. No inscriptions. Condition: fair - slightly faded and discolored. Measurements: height 202 mm, width: 252 mm. thickness: 2 mmthe 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.
Two men and a boy standing in front of barrels and a tree with large leaves, Mammoth Cave, Kentucky
Mammoth Cave National Park
Photograph -two men and a boy (glass negative) glass negative: depicting two men that are seated and a young boy standing between them, photo taken in front of a tree with exceptionally large leaves, and in the background are several barrels that are stacked up and also shows the roof of an unknown building. The photographer, the date and the location of the photograph are all unknown. This is a glass negative for an black and white photograph.measurements: height 202 mm, width: 252 mm. Thickness: 2 mm. Condition: good. The original blue 10-254 lists this as a gift from Ellis Hones on 14 Dec, 1981. Originally housed gsu c, sh 4 with maca 3608-3645, 3724-3743, 3746-3749, 3872-3888, 3903. People, children, clothing and dress, commerce, tourist trade.
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