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Explore the historic beauty of Guanajuato, Mexico, with this antique stereoview card from the renowned Keystone View Company. This captivating stereograph, numbered 16167, transports you to \"The World\'s Greatest Silver Mining City, Guanajuato, State of Guanajuato, Mexico.\" The 3D image showcases a vast hilly cityscape, dotted with numerous buildings, distinctive domes, and spires, all framed by towering cactus plants and a figure in traditional attire in the foreground. This stereoview offers a unique glimpse into a significant geographic location and the rich history of silver mining in Mexico, making it a valuable addition for collectors of stereoviews, stereographs, and vintage 3D photography.The reverse side of the card provides a detailed historical and geological account of Guanajuato. It describes the city as the capital of a state in the Republic of Mexico, known for its agricultural and mineral resources, particularly silver. The text highlights that over $800,000,000 worth of silver has been mined, noting the city\'s founding in 1554 and its importance as a center for mining. Specific mines like Veta Madre and La Valenciana are mentioned, with an output of over $226,000,000 in sixty years, emphasizing that over thirty percent of the world\'s output of silver once came from Mexico. The card is a classic example of early 20th-century educational and entertainment media, printed by Keystone View Company, Manufacturers N. Y. COPYRIGHTED U. S. A., with offices in Meadville, Pa., New York, N. Y., Chicago, Ill., and London, England. This single stereoview card features a curved mount, typical of the era, and is a fascinating piece of photographic history and cultural documentation.Specifications:
Item Type: Stereoview
Publisher/Manufacturer: Keystone View Company
Subject Matter: Geographic Locations, Cityscape, Silver Mining, Mexico
View Title & Number: #16167 - The World\'s Greatest Silver Mining City, Guanajuato, State of Guanajuato, Mexico
Format/Mount Type: Curved Mount
Materials: Cardboard mount
City/State/Province/Country: Guanajuato, State of Guanajuato, Mexico (view); Meadville, Pa.; New York, N. Y.; Chicago, Ill.; London, England (publisher)
Logos/Graphics: Keystone View Company text logo
Identifiers: View Number 16167; \"Manufacturers N. Y. COPYRIGHTED U. S. A.\"; \"Copyright by The Keystone View Company\"
