Antique Stereoview Lot – 1800s New York State Views – Niagara Falls, Cooperstown, Otsego Lake, Glen’s Falls – 29 Cards
Here we have a very diverse lot of 29 captivating antique stereoview cards dating from the late 19th century, featuring a variety of scenic and historical locations throughout New York State. These original mounted albumen photographs showcase notable subjects including: Niagara Falls in Summer & Winter, Glen’s Falls Stagecoach Scene (1879), Cooperstown and Otsego Lake, Portrait & Monument Views, Havana Glen and Watkins, NY.The cards are mounted on a mix of colored backs including orange, green/blue, and tan, typical of the era. Subjects range from natural vistas to social scenes, capturing a glimpse of nature and society in upstate New York.
Photographers / Publishers Noted:
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Geo. Barker (Niagara Falls, NY)
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W.C. Smith (Cooperstown, NY)
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A.F. Styles / A.H. Gates (Watkins, NY)
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Seneca Ray Stoddard (Glen’s Falls)
Sizes: Approx. (7" x 3.5") , (7" x 4"), (6.75" x 4.25")
Condition: Overall good antique condition. Some cards show typical edge wear, fading, or foxing consistent with age, but images remain detailed and well-composed. Some cards have glued info cards on the back of the albumen cards, some are just handwritten markings, some blank. Most cards have detail on the image on either side.
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