Trout on Table: Striking c. 1880s Stereoview, Charles E. Smith Vermont watch holder shows a date of 1850

shows a date of 1850

"Boy Scout"

But that clown is pretty terrific too

and a welded on post on the back to make it stand

which makes me think perhaps this was made as one piece of a larger sculptural wall installation

Trout on Table: Striking c. 1880s Stereoview, Charles E. Smith Vermont watch holder shows a date of 1850This is the last of a handful of striking (I think) stereoviews I purchased together that came from one collection, and this may be my favorite of all them. Feels to me one part Dutch still life, one part French Surrealist, and one part magic trick waiting to happen. And just a stunning photograph formally, times two, made even better by the orange perimeter of the card. 7" x 3 7 8". Charles E. Smith, Bristol, VT. c. 1880s I believe. Scattered stains