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Bert Elias Underwood Collection

Bert Elias Underwood: Capturing the World Through Stereographs Step back in time and explore the world through the lens of Bert Elias Underwood

Background imageBert Elias Underwood Collection: Group of 3 Stereograph Views of Belgium, 1890s-1910s. Creator: Bert Underwood

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)

Background imageBert Elias Underwood Collection: Refreshing - Unter den Linden Cafe, Berlin, Germany, 1894. Creator: Bert Underwood

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]

Background imageBert Elias Underwood Collection: Dining Saloon, Grand Hotel, Paris, France, 1904. Creator: Bert Underwood

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]

Background imageBert Elias Underwood Collection: Gallery of Apollon, in the Louvre, Paris, France, 1894. Creator: Bert Underwood

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

Background imageBert Elias Underwood Collection: Palm Gardens, Frankfort, Germany, 1894. Artists: Elmer Underwood, Bert Elias Underwood

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]

Background imageBert Elias Underwood Collection: In the Fayum, the richest Oasis in Egypt on Bahr Yussef (River Joseph), to the Nile, 1902

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]

Background imageBert Elias Underwood Collection: Gathering luscious fruit from a heavily laden mango tree, Cuernavaca, Mexico, 1907

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

Background imageBert Elias Underwood Collection: 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. 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]

Background imageBert Elias Underwood Collection: Rooster Rock, curious rock formation along the Columbia River, Oregon, 1902

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

Background imageBert Elias Underwood Collection: Homes of a Vanished Race - Cliff Dwellings in Walnut Canyon, Arizona, 1903

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

Background imageBert Elias Underwood Collection: The Larisa, or ancient Citadel (950 ft. high) W. from Market Place, Argos, Greece, 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]

Background imageBert Elias Underwood Collection: Hunting in Western prairie country, a covey of quail and a pointer - in corn stubble, 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]

Background imageBert Elias Underwood Collection: Toddy palms 100 ft. tall, Pagan, Burma, 1907. Artists: Elmer Underwood, Bert Elias Underwood

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]

Background imageBert Elias Underwood Collection: Returning to camp after a days shoot, Bebar jungle, India, 1909

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]

Background imageBert Elias Underwood Collection: The Acropolis of Athens, Lycabettus and Royal Palace, from Philopappos monument, 1907

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

Background imageBert Elias Underwood Collection: Theres no place like home! - dwelling and shop of a Gypsy Blacksmith, Syria, 1900

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]

Background imageBert Elias Underwood Collection: 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, 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]

Background imageBert Elias Underwood Collection: Buddhist temple interior with costly decorations in gold and colors, Moulmein, Burma, 1907

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

Background imageBert Elias Underwood Collection: Thrifty country-folk with their cattle at work on a farm near Jonkoping, Sweden, 1905

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: Capturing the World Through Stereographs Step back in time and explore the world through the lens of Bert Elias Underwood, a talented photographer whose work spanned from the 1890s to the 1910s. Known for his captivating stereograph views, Underwood took us on a visual journey across Europe, Egypt, Mexico, and even into the heartland of America. Immerse yourself in Unter den Linden Cafe, Berlin, Germany (1894), where patrons find solace in refreshing beverages amidst bustling city life. Feel transported to Dining Saloon, Grand Hotel, Paris, France (1904), as you marvel at its opulent interiors that exude elegance and sophistication. Underwood's lens also captured iconic landmarks like Gallery of Apollon in Louvre Museum (1894), showcasing its grandeur and artistic treasures. Traveling further eastward to Frankfort, Germany (1894), we discover Palm Gardens - an oasis of tranquility amidst lush greenery. Venture beyond continents to Fayum Oasis in Egypt (1902) where Elmer and Bert Elias Underwood documented their exploration along Bahr Yussef River. Witness their encounter with nature's bounty as they gather luscious fruit from heavily laden mango trees in Cuernavaca, Mexico (1907). In Cows coming home up the lane at milking-time (c1900), experience rural charm as cows leisurely make their way home against picturesque landscapes. Marvel at Rooster Rock formation along Columbia River in Oregon (1902) - a testament to nature's artistry carved over centuries. Journey into Walnut Canyon, Arizona (1903) where Homes of a Vanished Race stand tall - Cliff Dwellings that whisper tales of ancient civilizations now lost to time. Explore Larisa Citadel overlooking Argos Market Place in Greece (1903); standing proud atop its towering height, it echoes the glory of a bygone era.