Bert Elias Collection

Group of 3 Stereograph Views of Belgium, 1890s-1910s. Creator: Bert Underwood
Group of 3 Stereograph Views of Belgium, 1890s-1910s. (The Town Hall, splendidly sculptured, and young Belgians of to-day, Louvain)

Refreshing - Unter den Linden Cafe, Berlin, Germany, 1894. Creator: Bert Underwood
Refreshing - Unter den Linden Cafe, Berlin, Germany, 1894. Women sitting at tables, raising their glasses. Stereocard. [Strohmeyer & Wyman, New York, 1894]

Dining Saloon, Grand Hotel, Paris, France, 1904. Creator: Bert Underwood
Dining Saloon, Grand Hotel, Paris, France, 1904. Le Grand Hotel, designed by Alfred Armand for Isaac & Emile Pereire, was opened in 1862. Stereocard. [J F Jarvis, Washington DC, USA, 1904]

Gallery of Apollon, in the Louvre, Paris, France, 1894. Creator: Bert Underwood
Gallery of Apollon, in the Louvre, Paris, France, 1894. The Galerie d Apollon (Gallery of Apollo) dates from the 17th century and has high vaulted ceilings with painted decorations. Stereocard

Queens Leisure Seashore Bert Elias Underwood
Queens of Leisure at the Seashore; Bert Elias Underwood (American, 1862 - 1943); 1894; Albumen silver print

Palm Gardens, Frankfort, Germany, 1894. Artists: Elmer Underwood, Bert Elias Underwood
Palm Gardens, Frankfort, Germany, 1894. From The Underwood Travel Library, [Underwood & Underwood, London, New York, 1894]

In the Fayum, the richest Oasis in Egypt on Bahr Yussef (River Joseph), to the Nile, 1902. From The Underwood Travel Library, [Underwood & Underwood, London, New York, 1902]

Gathering luscious fruit from a heavily laden mango tree, Cuernavaca, Mexico, 1907. From The Underwood Travel Library, [Underwood & Underwood, London, New York, 1907]

Cows coming home up the lane at milking-time, c1900. Artists: Elmer Underwood, Bert Elias Underwood
Cows coming home up the lane at milking-time, c1900. From The Underwood Travel Library, [Underwood & Underwood, London, New York, c1900]

Rooster Rock, curious rock formation along the Columbia River, Oregon, 1902. From The Underwood Travel Library, [Underwood & Underwood, London, New York, 1902]

Homes of a Vanished Race - Cliff Dwellings in Walnut Canyon, Arizona, 1903. From The Underwood Travel Library, [Underwood & Underwood, London, New York, 1903]

The Larisa, or ancient Citadel (950 ft. high) W. from Market Place, Argos, Greece, 1903. From The Underwood Travel Library, [Underwood & Underwood, London, New York, 1903]

Hunting in Western prairie country, a covey of quail and a pointer - in corn stubble, 1903. From The Underwood Travel Library, [Underwood & Underwood, London, New York, 1903]

Toddy palms 100 ft. tall, Pagan, Burma, 1907. Artists: Elmer Underwood, Bert Elias Underwood
Toddy palms 100 ft. tall, Pagan, Burma, 1907. From The Underwood Travel Library, [Underwood & Underwood, London, New York, 1907]

Returning to camp after a days shoot, Bebar jungle, India, 1909. Artists: Elmer Underwood, Bert Elias Underwood
Returning to camp after a days shoot, Bebar jungle, India, 1909. From The Underwood Travel Library, [Underwood & Underwood, London, New York, 1909]

The Acropolis of Athens, Lycabettus and Royal Palace, from Philopappos monument, 1907. From The Underwood Travel Library, [Underwood & Underwood, London, New York, 1907]

Theres no place like home! - dwelling and shop of a Gypsy Blacksmith, Syria, 1900. From The Underwood Travel Library, [Underwood & Underwood, London, New York, 1900]

Travellers with July snowballs, on road over the Haukeli mountains, Norway, Artists: Elmer Underwood
Travellers with July snowballs, on road over the Haukeli mountains, Norway, 1905. From The Underwood Travel Library, [Underwood & Underwood, London, New York, 1905]

Buddhist temple interior with costly decorations in gold and colors, Moulmein, Burma, 1907. From The Underwood Travel Library, [Underwood & Underwood, London, New York, 1907]

Thrifty country-folk with their cattle at work on a farm near Jonkoping, Sweden, 1905. From The Underwood Travel Library, [Underwood & Underwood, London, New York, 1905]

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Bert Elias Underwood, a talented artist and photographer, captured the essence of various locations around the world through his lens. From Belgium to Berlin, Paris to Mexico, and even Egypt, Underwood's stereograph views transport us back in time. In Unter den Linden Cafe in Berlin, Germany, we can almost feel the refreshing breeze as patrons enjoy their drinks on a sunny day in 1894. The Dining Saloon at Grand Hotel in Paris takes us into an elegant setting where guests indulge in fine cuisine amidst opulent surroundings. Underwood's artistic eye also led him to capture architectural marvels such as the Gallery of Apollon in the Louvre. In this photograph from 1894, we are transported inside one of France's most iconic museums. The Palm Gardens in Frankfort beckon us with their lush greenery and vibrant atmosphere. Created by Elmer Underwood and Bert Elias Underwood in 1894, this image captures the beauty of nature blending seamlessly with human design. Traveling further afield to Egypt's Fayum Oasis along Bahr Yussef (River Joseph), we witness Elmer and Bert Elias Underwood exploring its riches. Their artwork transports us to this ancient land filled with mystery and allure. From there, our journey takes us across continents to Cuernavaca, Mexico. Here we see locals gathering luscious fruit from heavily laden mango trees under the watchful eyes of Elmer and Bert Elias Underwood. Back home again but still embracing adventure is a scene depicting cows making their way up a lane at milking-time around 1900. This simple yet evocative image reminds us of rural life before modernization took over. Nature lovers will be captivated by Rooster Rock along Oregon's Columbia River—a curious rock formation that defies explanation but invites awe-inspiring contemplation thanks once again to Elmer and Bert Elias Underwood. The duo also documented the homes of a vanished race in Walnut Canyon, Arizona.