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Discover a fascinating glimpse into early 20th-century life with this original Keystone View Company stereoview card, titled "The Children's Feast, Jerusalem, Palestine." This compelling stereograph features a group of young girls gathered around a large wooden bowl, engaging in a traditional meal with flat cakes of bread. The scene captures an ethnographic moment, illustrating daily life and food customs in Jerusalem.The reverse of the card provides a detailed and insightful description, explaining that these children typically had one regular meal a day, often consisting of rice and bread. It notes their practice of eating with pieces of bread instead of utensils and describes the communal aspect of their meals. This black and white stereoview, identified as P104 (7329), was published by the renowned Keystone View Company, with locations listed as Meadville, Pa., New York, N.Y., Chicago, Ill., and London, England. The card features a curved mount, typical of collectible stereoviews from the era, and is marked with "Copyright by The Keystone View Company," confirming its authenticity as a historical document. This piece offers a unique opportunity for collectors of stereoscopic photography, Middle Eastern history, and ethnographic studies to own a tangible artifact from the past.Item Type: Stereoview
Publisher/Manufacturer: Keystone View Company
Subject Matter: Ethnographic scene, Children, Meal, Daily Life, Jerusalem, Palestine
View Title & Number: P104 (7329) - The Children's Feast, Jerusalem, Palestine
Format/Mount Type: Curved Mount
Materials: Cardboard mount
City/State/Province/Country: Meadville, Pa., New York, N.Y., Chicago, Ill., London, England (publisher locations); Jerusalem, Palestine (view location)
Logos/Graphics: "Keystone View Company Manufacturers Meadville, Pa., New York, N. Y., Chicago, Ill., London, England."
Identifiers: P104 (7329), "Copyright by The Keystone View Company"
Dimensions: Approx. 7 inches (width) x 3.5 inches (height)
