Gathering Cacao Pods Ecuador Stereoview Keystone View Co. 1900s Agriculture For Sale

Discover an intriguing glimpse into early 20th-century agriculture with this original Keystone View Company stereoview card. This detailed stereograph, numbered 98, transports you to La Clementina, Ecuador, showcasing the labor-intensive process of \'Gathering cacao pods from which chocolate and cocoa are produced.\' The black and white image vividly depicts workers in a dense cacao grove, utilizing long poles to harvest the pods, with fallen leaves covering the ground. This 3D view offers a remarkable perspective on cacao farming and the origins of chocolate production from a bygone era.Produced by the renowned Keystone View Company, a leading publisher of stereoscopic images, this cardboard mount stereoview is a fascinating piece of photographic history. The card features publisher details including \'Meadville, Pa., New York, N.Y., Chicago, Ill., London, England.,\' and is marked \'Copyrighted, Underwood & Underwood, Manufacturers MADE IN U.S.A. Publishers.\' It\'s an excellent addition for collectors of stereoviews, agricultural history, or those interested in the cultural and economic landscapes of early 1900s Ecuador. The immersive 3D effect, when viewed through a stereoscope, brings this historical scene to life, making it a captivating collectible.