Nevada Fall Yosemite Stereoview Thomas Houseworth & Co. 1860s California For Sale

Discover a piece of early photographic history with this antique stereoview card featuring "The Nevada Fall, 700 feet high, Yo-Semite Valley, Mariposa County." This stereograph captures the majestic beauty of Yosemite Valley, a renowned geographic location, through the immersive 3D viewing experience characteristic of Victorian-era photography. The card features a detailed albumen print on a sturdy cardboard mount, showcasing the waterfall surrounded by dense forest.The reverse side of this stereoview provides fascinating historical context, noting a copyright entry in 1866 by LAWRENCE & HOUSEWORTH. It also proudly displays a "Paris International Exhibition 1867" Bronze Medal awarded to THOMAS HOUSEWORTH & CO., located at Montgomery Street, San Francisco. The text indicates this award was "FOR THE SUPERIORITY of their Stereoscopic and Mammoth Photographic Views of Scenery on the Pacific Coast," with catalogues available upon request. This detailed inscription highlights the publisher's prominence and the high quality of their stereoviews during the 1860s, making it a valuable addition for collectors of early California views, Yosemite memorabilia, or stereoscopic photography.Verified Specifications:
Item Type: Stereoview
Publisher/Manufacturer: Thomas Houseworth & Co. (copyright originally Lawrence & Houseworth)
Subject Matter: Geographic Location, Waterfall, Nature, Yosemite Valley, Nevada Fall
View Title & Number: "1121. The Nevada Fall, 700 feet high, Yo-Semite Valley, Mariposa County."
Format/Mount Type: Cardboard mount, Albumen Print
Materials: Cardboard, Photographic paper
City/State/Province/Country: San Francisco, California, USA (publisher); Yosemite Valley, Mariposa County, California, USA (subject)
Logos/Graphics: Ornate border design, Paris International Exhibition 1867 Bronze Medal graphic
Identifiers: View number "1121.", Copyright entered in 1866 by LAWRENCE & HOUSEWORTH, Paris International Exhibition 1867