Threshing Oats Stereoview Universal Photo Art Co. Steam Outfit 1900s Farming For Sale

Discover a captivating piece of agricultural history with this antique stereoview card from The Universal Photo Art Co., C.H. Graves, Publisher. This stereograph, titled \"5552 Threshing Oats: Modern Steam Outfit in Operation,\" captures a vivid scene of early 20th-century farming technology and labor. The image showcases a powerful steam-powered threshing machine in operation within an oat field, surrounded by numerous farm workers, including men and boys, diligently engaged in the harvest. The steam engine is visibly billowing smoke, highlighting the advanced mechanization of agriculture during this era. This 3D view offers a remarkable glimpse into rural life and the industrialization of farming practices, making it a significant historical document.This original stereoview card, designed for use with a stereoscope, provides an immersive three-dimensional experience. The card features a standard curved mount, typical of the period, made from durable cardboard. The publisher, The Universal Photo Art Co., based in Philadelphia, U.S.A., also lists offices in New York, London, Paris, and Hamburg, indicating its widespread distribution. This stereoview is an excellent addition for collectors of stereographs, agricultural history, or those interested in early 20th-century photography and rural Americana. Its detailed depiction of farm equipment and labor offers a unique perspective on a bygone era of American agriculture.