Wall Street Ferry, New York 1860s

"Wall Street Ferry, New York" is a stereoscopic photograph created by Anthony and Company in the 1860s, capturing a bustling scene of docked ships at the Wall Street Ferry in New York City. The photograph, now housed at the Art Institute of Chicago, provides a glimpse into the bustling maritime activity that characterized the city's economic heart during this era. The detailed image showcases the intricate masts and rigging of numerous ships, highlighting the era's dependence on seafaring trade. Stereoscopic photographs, like this one, were popular in the 19th century, offering viewers an immersive and three-dimensional perspective of the subject matter.