Stockholm Passenger Elevator Stereoview Universal View Co. 1908 Sweden Curved For Sale

This antique stereoview card presents a captivating 3D image of Stockholm\'s celebrated passenger elevator in Sweden. The scene depicts the impressive iron structure, known as Winborg\'s Elevator, a marvel of early 20th-century engineering, set against a backdrop of the bustling harbor with ships and surrounding buildings. This stereograph offers a fascinating glimpse into historical urban landscapes and architectural innovation.The card is published by Universal View Co., with their office located in Philadelphia, U.S.A., as clearly printed along the edges. The detailed image is copyrighted 1908 by Wilkes Ellegaard, indicating its specific era. The stereoview is mounted on a sturdy cardboard mount with a distinctive curved format, designed to enhance the three-dimensional effect when viewed through a stereoscope. The text on the card reads: \"Sold only by Universal View Co. Office Philadelphia U.S.A.\" on the left side, \"Universal View Co. Publishers Studio Philadelphia\" on the right side, and \"Stockholm\'s Celebrated Passenger Elevator, Sweden. Copyrighted 1908, by Wilkes Ellegaard\" along the bottom edge. This piece is a valuable addition for collectors of vintage stereoviews, those interested in Scandinavian history, or enthusiasts of early passenger elevator technology and urban harbor scenes.Verified Specifications:
Item Type: Stereoview
Publisher/Manufacturer: Universal View Co.
Photographer: Wilkes Ellegaard
Subject Matter: Stockholm Passenger Elevator, Urban Landscape, Harbor Scene, Architecture, Engineering
View Title: Stockholm\'s Celebrated Passenger Elevator, Sweden
Format/Mount Type: Curved Mount
Materials: Cardboard mount
Features: Two stereoscopic images
City/State/Province/Country: Philadelphia, U.S.A. (Publisher); Stockholm, Sweden (Subject)
Logos/Graphics: \"Sold only by Universal View Co. Office Philadelphia U.S.A.\", \"Universal View Co. Publishers Studio Philadelphia\"
Identifiers: Copyrighted 1908