Artist
Carleton E. Watkins(American, 1829–1916)American, 1829–1916
Printer
Isaiah West Taber (American, 1830–1912)American, 1830–1912
CultureAmerican
Titles
- The Bridal Veil Falls, 900 feet, Yosemite, California
Date1865–1866, printed 1880s
(not assigned)Yosemite, United States
MediumAlbumen silver print from glass negative
DimensionsImage: 16 × 21 5/8 in. (40.6 × 54.9 cm)
Sheet: 16 × 21 5/8 in. (40.6 × 54.9 cm)
Mount: 22 × 28 1/4 in. (55.9 × 71.8 cm)
Sheet: 16 × 21 5/8 in. (40.6 × 54.9 cm)
Mount: 22 × 28 1/4 in. (55.9 × 71.8 cm)
Credit LineGift of Mike and Mickey Marvins
Object number2015.645
Not on view
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Department
PhotographySpecial Collections
Object Type
Provenance Research Ongoing Exhibition History“A Photographer’s Collection: Gifts from Michael and Michele Marvins,” The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, April 4–July 5, 2015.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Imprinted in negative, recto, lower left edge: 14. The Bridal Veil Falls, 900 feet, Yosemite, Cal.
Imprinted in negative, recto, lower right edge: Taber Photo, San Francisco.
Imprinted in negative, recto, lower right edge: Taber Photo, San Francisco.
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