1870s Seamoss and Seashells Stereoview pang tin in Bristol

in Bristol

the year 1895

What I love about this old art nouveau bookend is the super folky (one might say homely) face on this a nude

So many contexts in which this would be good

an artist best known for his depiction of scenes of Native Americans in the Southwestern U

1870s Seamoss and Seashells Stereoview pang tin in BristolAnother week, another lovely stereoview, with the pair of albumen photos on this one capturing a bouquet like arrangement of seashells and seamoss. I can't look at it without thinking of pressed sea moss albums, linked both to the Victorian obsession with the wonders of the natural world and to the liberation of young women from the confines of the parlor! Lovely and delicate feeling. 7" x 3 3 8", good condition, with perfect matte yellow mat. C.