Fountains

This is half of a stereo slide that shows a landscaped garden with large water fountain.

This is a view of the Fontaine des Mers by Jacques Ignace Hittorff in the Place de Concorde in Paris, France. Also seen is the Obelisk of Luxor. The photograph was probably taken when Harry Truman was touring France at the end of World War I. It is part of a collection belonging to Harry S. Truman from the time he spent in France during World War I.

A photograph of a fountain in Bern, Switzerland. Note on the back of the photograph reads: "3. Another of Bern's famous fountain statues. At left in background you see signs on building advertising 'Kaiser's Koffee Geschaft' (Coffee Business), a 'Stempel Fabrick' (rubber stamp firm) and 'Damen Salon' (beauty shop)." Taken while E. Clifton Daniel, Jr. was working in Bern for the Associated Press.

This is a close-up view of a fountain in Bern, Switzerland. Note on back of photograph reads: " 4. Closer view of statue on fountain shown in Scene 3. Note baby bear with gun between legs of soldier. Bear is Bern's 'mascot,' Also note decoration of buildings. common all over Switzerland. U.S. consulate and Bristol Hotel near this fountain." Taken while E. Clifton Daniel, Jr. was working in Bern.

A photograph of a street fountain in Bern, Switzerland while E. Clifton Daniel, Jr. traveled in Europe.

A fountain topped with a statue in France, possibly in Paris. Part of a group of photographs in an envelope with note: "France, Switzerland 1949 Belgium."

Photograph postcard of the Piazza Fontana Bossi and Mount San Salvatore in Lugano, Switzerland.

Photograph of a fountain and surrounding gardens in France, possibly Paris. Part of a group of photographs in an envelope with note: "France, Switzerland 1949 Belgium."

Gardens at the Palace of Versailles in Paris, France. Part of a group of photographs in an envelope with note: "France, Switzerland 1949 Belgium."

Building with a fountain in the foreground and a mountain in the background at the International Rice Research Institute at Los Banos, Philippines.