Antique Stereoview Lot – Colorado & Yosemite National Park, 1880s–1900s – Weitfle & Underwood
This lot includes 13 original antique stereoview cards, primarily focused on dramatic American landscapes from the mid/late 19th to early 20th century. The majority highlight scenes in Colorado, with several produced by notable photographer Charles Weitfle of Central City, Colorado, while three are published by Underwood & Underwood, capturing iconic locations in Yosemite, California.
Photographers/Publishers:
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Charles Weitfle, Central City, Colo. (Published over 500 Colorado views) (10 cards): Featuring Manitou, Garden of the Gods, Ute Pass, Pike’s Peak, The Grandmother (a partifularly rare photo), Balancing Rock, The Gate, and The Soda Spring. Each card is stamped on reverse with period promotional print, several also bear stamps from Chas. L. Gillingham, an artist photographer based in Colorado Springs.
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Underwood & Underwood (New York, London, Toronto, Ottawa, Kansas) (3 cards): Including 1902 scenes of Half Dome and Cloud’s Rest, Sentinel Hotel, and Clouds Rest over Lake Tenaya, Sierra Nevada, CA.
*Condition*
Overall, this lot is in good antique condition with expected age-related wear. All stereoviews are intact and structurally sound, with no major creasing, tears, or warping noted. Light edge and corner wear across the lot, with a few soft or slightly rounded corners. One card (pink mount) is plain-backed and shows slightly more surface wear but remains intact. Most images remain sharp with good tonal contrast, though some fading or light foxing is present on a few cards, typical for 19th-century albumen prints.Weitfle cards show excellent reverse printing and ink stamps; minor discoloration or smudging on some. Underwood & Underwood cards are clean with printed captions in multiple languages. Please closely inspect photos.
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#7
3L
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