1901 White House Washington D.C. “Perfec” Stereograph by H. C. White Antique For Sale

1901 White House “Perfec” Stereograph by H. C. WhiteDescriptionOriginal antique stereograph depicting the north front of the White House in Washington, D.C. Published as View No. 107 in H. C. White’s “The ‘Perfec’ Stereograph” series, it features paired photographic images designed to create a three-dimensional effect when viewed through a stereoscope.The spelling “Perfec” is retained because it appears to be the original trademark or series name printed on the card.Historical ContextThe view shows:* North front of the White House
* North carriage drive
* American flag
* Entrance lamps
* Surrounding treesThe 1901 copyright date documents the publication or copyright year. It does not, by itself, establish the exact date when the photographs were taken.The card dates to the presidential transition from William McKinley to Theodore Roosevelt. Its appearance may place the view before or around the major 1902 White House renovation, but the stereograph does not establish the exact exposure date or document every architectural change associated with that project.H. C. White was a prominent American stereograph publisher. An example of this No. 107 White House view is preserved in the Robert N. Dennis Collection of stereoscopic views.Item Details* Subject: North front of the White House
* Publisher: H. C. White Company
* Publisher Location: North Bennington, Vermont
* Series: “The ‘Perfec’ Stereograph”
* View Number: 107
* Copyright Date: 1901
* Format: Two photographic images mounted on a curved card
* Approximate Size: 7 × 3½ inches
* Type: Original antique stereograph
* Country of Origin: United States
* Unit of Sale: One stereograph
* Original or Reproduction: Original
* Antique: Yes
* Signed: No
* Reverse: Blank except for a small pencil “1901” notation
* Themes: White House, presidential history, Washington, D.C., American architecture and early photographyCondition* Age-related corner and edge wear
* Surface scratches and scuffs across the photographic panels
* Minor spotting and tonal variation
* General handling wear
* Curved mount consistent with H. C. White stereograph constructionThe image, printed title, copyright, view number and publisher markings remain clear and legible. The reverse is otherwise blank aside from the small pencil “1901” notation.Please review all photographs carefully for a complete assessment of condition.A collectible example of early American photography combining White House history, presidential context and the distinctive experience of stereoscopic viewing.