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This antique stereoview card presents a captivating 3D view of Namur, Belgium, specifically depicting the River Meuse and the Parc de la Citadel. The scene showcases a picturesque river, stone bridges, and a city landscape, with railway tracks visible in the foreground. This stereograph, published by the renowned Keystone View Company, is a fine example of early 20th-century travel photography, designed to bring distant lands into vivid, three-dimensional perspective for viewers of the era. The card features a classic curved mount, characteristic of many stereoviews produced during this period.The reverse side of the card provides extensive descriptive text, detailing the geography and history of Namur, Belgium. It notes the city\'s location at the confluence of the Sambre and Meuse rivers, its manufacturing heritage (cutlery, pottery, glass, porcelain), and its strategic importance as a chief fighting ground in European history, including a reference to the German army\'s actions in 1914. The text encourages tracing the course of the Meuse and poses questions about neighboring countries, making this a fascinating historical and educational artifact. This stereoview is a valuable piece for collectors of antique photography, European history, or stereoscopic views, offering a tangible connection to the past.Verified Specifications:
Item Type: Stereoview Keystone View Company
Subject Matter: Geographic Location, Cityscape, River, Bridges, Park, Railway, History
View Title & Number (Front): #10115 - River Meuse and Parc de la Citadel, Namur, Belgium. (#397)
View Title & Number (Back): #397 - (10115) NAMUR, BELGIUM
Format/Mount Type: Curved Mount, Cardboard
Materials: Cardboard mount, Photographic paper
City/State/Province/Country (Publisher Locations): Meadville, Pa., New York, N.Y., Portland, Oregon, London, Eng., Sydney, Aus.
City/State/Province/Country (View Location): Namur, Belgium
Logos/Graphics: \"Key stone View Company Publishers Manufacturers\" text, \"COPYRIGHTED MADE IN U.S.A.\"
Identifiers: View Number 397, View Number 10115, Geographic Coordinates: Lat. 50° N.; Long. 5° E., Copyright by The Keystone View Company. (on back)
