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Discover a piece of Victorian travel history with this captivating antique stereoview card, featuring a picturesque landscape from Scotland. The stereograph depicts \"Ellen\'s Isle, Loch Katrine,\" a serene island nestled within a lake, framed by lush trees in the foreground and majestic mountains in the distance. This classic 3D view transports the observer to the tranquil beauty of the Scottish Highlands, offering a glimpse into popular tourist destinations of the 19th century. Stereoviews like this were a popular form of home entertainment, providing a window to the world for those with a stereoscope viewer.This particular stereoview was produced by the renowned G. W. Wilson, Photographer, based in Aberdeen. The card is titled \"Ellen\'s Isle, Loch Katrine.\" and identified with view number \"No. 36.\" The reverse side of the card also notes \"Registered\" and bears a handwritten inscription \"J. S. Murray May 1867,\" indicating its early acquisition date. The card features an albumen print on a cardboard mount, characteristic of stereoviews from this era. This is a single stereoview card, perfect for collectors of vintage photography, Scottish history, or antique travel ephemera. Its detailed imagery and historical context make it a fascinating addition to any collection of stereographs or 3D views.Verified Specifications:
Item Type: Stereoview Card
Publisher/Manufacturer: G. W. Wilson
Photographer: G. W. Wilson
Subject Matter: Geographic Location, Scenic Landscape, Lake, Island, Mountains, Trees
View Title & Number: Ellen\'s Isle, Loch Katrine. No. 36.
Format/Mount Type: Flat Mount
Materials: Cardboard mount, Albumen print
Features: Registered mark
City/State/Province/Country: Aberdeen, Scotland
Logos/Graphics: None visible beyond text
Identifiers: View No. 36, \"Registered\" mark, Handwritten date \"May 1867\"
Dimensions: Approx. 7 inches (width)