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This antique stereoview card captures a significant historical moment: the Josie Langmaid murder scene from October 4, 1875. Photographed by C.M. Couch, a recognized stereoscopic photographer based in Concord, New Hampshire, this stereograph provides a rare and compelling glimpse into a true crime event of the Victorian era. The image depicts a wooded dirt road, with a carriage and several figures visible on the right side, evoking the somber setting where Josie Langmaid's body was discovered. The front of the card features handwritten view numbers, including "233" and "38".The reverse side of the stereoview features a printed label clearly identifying the publisher and photographer: "C.M. Couch, Stereoscopic Photographer. CONCORD, N. H." Handwritten annotations on the label state: "Road through the wood, Josie's body was found near the stone on the left." Below the label, it is further identified: "Josie Langmaid murder scene. October 4 1875." This historical stereoview is mounted on a sturdy cardboard substrate, characteristic of 19th-century photography. Measuring approximately 3.5 x 7 inches, this stereograph is designed for viewing in a stereoscope to experience a three-dimensional effect. It is a valuable collectible for enthusiasts of vintage photography, true crime history, and 19th-century Americana, offering both visual intrigue and significant historical documentation.Specifications:
Item Type: Stereoview Card
Publisher/Manufacturer: C.M. Couch
Photographer: C.M. Couch
Subject Matter: True Crime Scene, Josie Langmaid Murder, Historical Event
View Title & Number: "Road through the wood, Josie's body was found near the stone on the left." / Josie Langmaid murder scene. October 4 1875. View numbers: #233, #38
Format/Mount Type: Flat Cardboard Mount
Materials: Cardboard, Photographic Paper
Features: Double Image for 3D viewing, Printed Photographer's Label, Handwritten Concord, N. H., United States
Logos/Graphics: "C.M. Couch, Stereoscopic Photographer. CONCORD, N. H." printed on back label
Identifiers: Date "October 4 1875" visible, Handwritten view numbers.
