Vase of Bergonia, Beautifully Moody c. 1870s Stereoview folk art fruit The perfect opposite of the

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was famed for its legendary bartender Constantino Ribalaigua  (who came to be known as “el rey de los coteleros

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Vase of Bergonia, Beautifully Moody c. 1870s Stereoview folk art fruit The perfect opposite of theI love early albumen stereoviews that feel super atmospheric, and this is most definitely one of those, and then some. I believe the flowers are bergonia, as described on the series list on reverse, here placed in an excellent and perfectly complementary leaf patterned vase. Minimal in a great way, with aging to the background (I think glue showing through), which just adds to the ambiance. And mounted on the perfect matte orange card. Lovely. 7" x 3