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This antique stereoview card, published by the Keystone View Company, presents a captivating 3D view of a "Typical Irish Landscape, Showing Village of Kilcar, County Donegal, Ireland." The scene depicts a winding road with a stone wall, leading through a valley towards the picturesque village of Kilcar nestled among rolling hills. A lone figure stands beside a horse-drawn cart on the road, adding a sense of daily life to the serene landscape. This stereograph offers a fascinating glimpse into rural Ireland during the early 20th century, preserving a moment in time with remarkable depth and detail.The reverse side of the card features an extensive descriptive text in English, German, and Russian, providing geographical context and cultural insights into the area. The English description details the position, surroundings, and observations about Kilcar and the surrounding Teelin Bay, mentioning cottages, industries, and local folklore. The card is a standard curved mount stereoview, manufactured in the U.S.A. by Keystone View Company, with the copyright attributed to Underwood & Underwood, a common collaboration of the era. This piece is ideal for collectors of Irish history, antique photography, and stereoviews.Verified Specifications:
Item Type: Stereoview Card
Publisher/Manufacturer: Keystone View Company, Underwood & Underwood
Subject Matter: Irish Landscape, Village, People, Horse-drawn Cart, Mountains, Rural Life
View Title & Number: V12644 - Typical Irish Landscape, Showing Village of Kilcar, County Donegal, Ireland. (Also 70, 225-20)
Format/Mount Type: Curved Mount
Materials: Cardboard mount, Albumen Print
City/State/Province/Country: Meadville, Pa., New York, N. Y., Chicago, Ill., London, England (Publisher Locations); Kilcar, County Donegal, Ireland (View Location)
Logos/Graphics: Keystone View Company logo/text, Underwood & Underwood text, "PUBLIC LIBRARY Children's Dept. Dayton, Ohio" stamp, "OLIVER WENDELL HOLMES STEREOSCOPIC RESEARCH LIBRARY" stamp
Identifiers: V12644, 70, 225-20, Copyrighted: Underwood & Underwood, MADE IN U.S.A.
