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Discover a fascinating glimpse into history with this antique stereoview card, titled \"An Eskimo Family at Fort Magnesia, Cape Sabine, Ellesmereland.\" This captivating stereograph, produced by the renowned Keystone View Company, presents a vivid 3D scene of an Inuit (Eskimo) family gathered inside a dwelling. The image captures three individuals, likely a mother and two younger family members, surrounded by household items, offering a unique ethnographic perspective from the late 19th century. The detailed imagery and the depth of the stereoview transport you back in time to the remote arctic region of Ellesmereland (modern-day Ellesmere Island, Canada).This single stereoview card features a curved mount, typical of the era, designed to enhance the 3D viewing experience when used with a stereoscope viewer. The card is clearly marked with the publisher\'s information: \"Keystone View Company\" and \"Copyrighted, Underwood & Underwood Manufacturers. Made In U. S. A.\" It also lists the publisher\'s locations as \"Meadville, Pa., New York, N.Y., Chicago, Ill., London, England.\" The view number \"V13334\" is prominently displayed, along with the series position \"390.\" The reverse side of the card provides extensive descriptive text about the Eskimo family and their life at Fort Magnesia, Cape Sabine, Ellesmereland, an area described as being in the archipelago directly north of Hudson\'s Bay, separated from Greenland by Smith Strait. It highlights their deep affection, nomadic habits, and reliance on fish and meat for sustenance. This historical artifact is a valuable piece for collectors of stereoviews, arctic history, and cultural studies, offering an authentic window into a past world.Specifications:
Item Type: Stereoview Card
Publisher/Manufacturer: Keystone View Company, Underwood & Underwood Manufacturers
Subject Matter: Eskimo (Inuit) Family, Ethnographic, Arctic Life
View Title & Number: V13334 T An Eskimo Family at Fort Magnesia, Cape Sabine, Ellesmereland. View #390
Format/Mount Type: Curved Mount
Materials: Cardboard mount, Albumen Print
City/State/Province/Country: Meadville, Pa., New York, N.Y., Chicago, Ill., London, England (Publisher locations); Ellesmereland (View location)
Logos/Graphics: \"Keystone View Company\", \"Underwood & Underwood Manufacturers\"
Identifiers: V13334, #390, \"Copyrighted, Underwood & Underwood Manufacturers\", \"Copyright by The Keystone View Company\", \"Made In U. S. A.\"
