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Discover a captivating piece of photographic history with this antique stereoview card, published by John P. Soule. This stereograph, numbered \"1211,\" vividly depicts \"Vernal Fall\" in the iconic Yosemite Valley, California, noting its impressive height of \"(350 feet high).\" The view captures the majestic waterfall cascading amidst rugged terrain and towering trees, offering a three-dimensional glimpse into the natural beauty of the American West as it appeared in the 1870s. The card features a classic albumen print on a sturdy cardboard mount, characteristic of the Victorian era. The left edge is marked \"California.-- Yo-Semite Valley,\" while the right edge bears the publisher\'s full imprint: \"John P. Soule, 199 Washington Street, Boston.\" Below this, the copyright information reads: \"Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 187 by John P. Soule, in the Clerk\'s Office of the District Court of Massachusetts,\" confirming its production in the 1870s.This John P. Soule stereoview is a prime example of early 3D photography, showcasing the artistic and technical prowess of the era. It provides an immersive visual experience of one of Yosemite\'s most famous landmarks, making it a valuable addition for collectors of stereoviews, Yosemite memorabilia, or historical photography. The detailed albumen print and clear publisher markings underscore its authenticity and historical significance, offering a tangible connection to 19th-century travel and landscape photography.**Verified Specifications:**
* **Item Type:** Stereoview
* **Publisher/Manufacturer:** John P. Soule
* **Subject Matter:** Geographic Location, Waterfall, Nature, Landscape
* **View Title & Number:** #1211 - Vernal Fall, (350 feet high.)
* **Format/Mount Type:** Cardboard mount
* **Materials:** Cardboard, Albumen Print
* **City/State/Province/Country (Publisher):** Boston, Massachusetts, USA
* **City/State/Province/Country (View):** Yosemite Valley, California, USA
* **Logos/Graphics:** \"California.-- Yo-Semite Valley\" on left, \"John P. Soule, 199 Washington Street, Boston.\" on right
* **Identifiers:** View Number 1211, Copyright 187 by John P. Soule
