Enfield Creek, near Ithaca, N.Y. Cascade above 2d Fall, Lower Ravine 1860 - 1865

"Enfield Creek, near Ithaca, N. Y. Cascade above 2d Fall, Lower Ravine" is a stereoscopic photograph created by J.C. Burritt between 1860 and 1865. The photograph, now in the collection of The Art Institute of Chicago, depicts a cascade in a wooded setting in upstate New York. The stereo effect, which creates a three-dimensional illusion when viewed through a stereoscope, captures the natural beauty of the landscape with realistic detail, providing viewers with an immersive experience of this scenic waterfall. Stereography, a popular photographic technique in the 19th century, was often employed to document landscapes, and this photograph serves as a record of Enfield Creek and the surrounding environment, a fascinating glimpse into the past.