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Discover a captivating glimpse into the past with this antique stereoview card, featuring a picturesque scene titled \"Grotto Arch Soldiers Home.\" This stereograph captures a group of people, including men, women in period attire, and children, strolling through a lush grotto archway, surrounded by dense foliage and stone structures. The 3D view offers an immersive experience, transporting the viewer to a serene garden or park setting.This historical stereoview was published by Jas. Esson of Preston, Ontario, as part of the \"Picturesque America\" series. The card itself is a curved mount, characteristic of early 20th-century stereoviews, with a distinctive peach-colored cardboard. The image is presented as two albumen prints, offering rich detail and depth when viewed through a stereoscope. This stereoview card is a wonderful addition for collectors of antique photography, Canadian history, or anyone fascinated by the Victorian and Edwardian eras.**Verified Specifications:**
* **Item Type:** Stereoview Card
* **Publisher/Manufacturer:** Jas. Esson
* **Series:** Picturesque America
* **Subject Matter:** People, Grotto Archway, Gardens, Park
* **View Title:** Grotto Arch Soldiers Home
* **Format/Mount Type:** Curved Mount
* **Materials:** Cardboard mount, Albumen prints
* **City/State/Province/Country:** Preston, Ont. (Ontario, Canada)
* **Logos/Graphics:** \"PICTURESQUE * AMERICA\" title graphic
* **Dimensions (approx.):** 7 inches wide
