C. 1870s "Magnolia in Bloom" Stereoview wooden jar The booklet shows some cover

The booklet shows some cover staining but is in good overall shape with sleeves clean

I find this a very beautiful example

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super smooth and hefty

and yellow window frames

C. 1870s "Magnolia in Bloom" Stereoview wooden jar The booklet shows some coverI love a botanical photo, or two, and the tonality on this c. 1870 stereoview of "magnolia in bloom" is really rich, set off perfectly by the bold orange mount. I also really like the make shift quality of the set up, with the bunch of blooms looking as if just unpacked from a crate and set atop table draped with a well faded woven textile. I'm not so much interested in stereoviews just for their own sake, but when the aesthetics are just right I