Stunning Early (1860s) Albumen Photo Stereoview: Owls and Hawk handmade model railroad with some wear to the

with some wear to the paint and scratches as there should be--perfect

creasing along bottom edge of photo

and written in pencil on the bottom is “III Grade Forest City”

Wear as evident and the rendering of the book is a bit wonky (maybe a few lost stitches

Glass slides smoothly and easily and wood frame is sturdy

Stunning Early (1860s) Albumen Photo Stereoview: Owls and Hawk handmade model railroad with some wear to theThe second of two I think marvelous early stereoviews this week, which I believe came out of a Michigan collection but which I found in Maine. Photos do no justice, the tonality on this is just stunning as are those birds! Taxidermied specimens I am sure, two owls and a hawk, lined up on this branch and doubled, such that it feels as if this branch might just extend on forever. Super crisp, super moody, perfectly set off by the mustard yellow card,