Description
Mugnier, George Francois, 1857-1938. Photographs and exhibit catalog, 1880-1961 (bulk 1880- 1910). 39 items, 1 volume. Location: U:104. Swiss-born photographer who moved to New Orleans in the 1860s. He worked as a watchmaker, engraver, commercial artist, and photographer. In the 1880s, he owned a photographic studio which produced stereographic cards and views of local subjects. Photographs in the collection primarily depict New Orleans buildings and monuments. A printed catalog (1961) of an exhibit of works by Mugnier at the Cabildo in New Orleans is included. Alternate title: George Francois Mugnier Collection. For further information, see online catalog. Mss. 1728, 1781, 1968.
Manuscript Number
Mss. 1728, 1781, 1968
Manuscript Topic
New Orleans 1866+
African Americans
Record Type
Manuscript Collections
Year
1857