Trocadéro palace

Description
The Trocadéro Palace in the center of the photograph, is based on Moorish architecture, and is in Paris, France. In front of the palace are a rectangular pool and a half-circle pond connected by a stair-step water fall and outlined by fountains. The half-circle pond matches the curve of the palaces exterior. A statue of a rhinoceros is on the right side of the pool. A statue of a elephant is on the left side of the pool. Printed in white ink on the bottom right-hand corner, "96, PARIS _ Trocadéro."
Note
No date; possibly 1890s#96 in a series; caption: "Paris. Trocadéro." Palace was constructed for the 1878 World's Fair and was demolished in 1935.Digitizing agency: University of Missouri—Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Date Issued
1891 to 1990
Type
Image
Extent
1 photograph : black and white print ; 13 x 19 cm
Genre
Albumen prints
Member of
Jacob L. Loose Collection
Subject (Topical)
Palaces
Ponds
Fountains
Islamic architecture
Rights
Copyright Undetermined
Rights Note
Items in this collection may be freely viewed, searched, and displayed for research and educational purposes. Permission is required for publication, distribution, or other uses beyond viewing and searching, whether in print or electronic formats.
To request permission, please email LaBudde Special Collections.
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Source
Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Unit
LaBudde Special Collections