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Discover a fascinating piece of early 20th-century photography with this antique stereoview card, featuring a captivating 3D image from Martinique. The card presents the scene titled \"14319—Pitons du Carbet from Mt. Pelee\'s Barren Slopes—Professor Heilprin in Foreground, Martinique.\" This stereoview depicts three men in a rugged, mountainous landscape, one notably holding an umbrella and another a camera, capturing a moment of scientific exploration and geographic study. The detailed black and white image, designed for viewing with a stereoscope, offers a unique window into the past, showcasing the dramatic scenery of the Pitons du Carbet and the slopes of Mount Pelée.This historical stereograph was published by the Keystone View Company, a prominent name in stereoscopic photography. The right margin of the card bears the inscription \"Meadville, Pa. H. Paris, Photo. Copyright 1903, by B. L. Singley,\" indicating the original copyright and location. The card itself is a cardboard mount, consistent with the era, and measures approximately 7 inches wide. It is an excellent collectible for enthusiasts of vintage stereoviews, stereoscopes, historical geographic exploration, and Caribbean history. This stereoview card provides a tangible link to early 3D photography and the adventurous spirit of the 1900s.Specifications:
Item Type: Stereoview Card
Publisher/Manufacturer: Keystone View Company
Photographer: H. Paris (credited for photo copyright)
Subject Matter: Geographic Locations, Scientific Exploration, Mountain Landscape
View Title & Number: #14319 - Pitons du Carbet from Mt. Pelee\'s Barren Slopes—Professor Heilprin in Foreground, Martinique
Format/Mount Type: Curved Mount, Cardboard mount
Materials: Cardboard
Features: Black & White image
City/State/Province/Country: Meadville, Pa., U.S.A. (Publisher/Copyright); Martinique (View Location)
Logos/Graphics: \"Keystone View Company\" on left margin, \"Meadville, Pa. H. Paris, Photo. Copyright 1903, by B. L. Singley\" on right margin
Identifiers: View Number 14319, Copyright 1903
