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Zeppelin Over German Town, c1910, Lower Valley of the Rhine
The front of the stereoview card prominently displays the publisher's information vertically on the left edge: "Keystone View Company", "Manufacturers COPYRIGHTED Publishers", "MADE IN U.S.A.". On the right edge, also vertically, are the publisher's locations: "Meadville, Pa., New York, Chicago, Ill., London, Eng.". Across the bottom edge, below the image, is the caption and serial number: "18000 Zeppelin Flying Over a German Town—Lower Valley of the Rhine." The reverse side of the card contains extensive descriptive text. The left panel is titled "(18000) ZEPPELIN FLYING OVER A GERMAN TOWN" and details the history and construction of dirigibles, crediting Count Ferdinand von Zeppelin for their success. It explains that Germany led in dirigible development for years, using them for passenger and mail routes, describing them as "huge machines were 600 feet long and 50 feet in diameter," with "cigar-shaped, rigid balloons" and "cars swung beneath" carrying "passengers, merchandise, or guns." It also notes their use "During the Great European War, the Germans used the Zeppelins to terrorize the people of England and France."
The stereoview captures a majestic Zeppelin airship soaring through the sky above what appears to be a residential area of a German town. The large, cigar-shaped dirigible dominates the upper portion of the frame, its structure clearly visible against the bright sky. Below, the tiled roofs and facades of several buildings, characteristic of European architecture, suggest a tranquil urban setting contrasting with the looming military technology overhead. A tall pole with a birdhouse is visible in the foreground, adding a touch of domesticity to the scene. The image likely depicts a Zeppelin during or shortly after World War I (the "Great European War"), given the detailed historical context provided on the card's reverse side about their military use for bombing and observation. This scene encapsulates a moment when such massive airships were a cutting-edge, and often terrifying, symbol of aerial power.
The right panel on the reverse side includes "SERIES" and "POSITION" with numbers "75 100 200 300" and "44 93 148," indicating cataloging information for the stereoview. The text continues from the left panel, elaborating on the Zeppelins' role in WWI, stating they "crossed the English Channel to bombard British cities" from "thousands of feet in the air, dropped on peaceful towns, killing men, women and children." It further discusses British and French anti-aircraft measures and the comparative advantages of airplanes over dirigibles for warfare. The panel concludes with "Copyright by The Keystone View Company." Importantly, this stereoview is not a postcard intended for personal correspondence; therefore, there is no handwritten message present on the card. The entire back is dedicated to printed historical and descriptive information.
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