Horticultural Hall Stereoview Underwood & Underwood 1903 Curved Mount For Sale

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Horticultural Hall Stereoview Underwood & Underwood 1903 Curved Mount:
$24.99

Explore a fascinating piece of early 20th-century American history with this original stereoview card, published by the renowned Underwood & Underwood. This stereograph beautifully depicts "Horticultural Hall and the beautiful garden Avenue, Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, U. S. A." The scene captures the grandeur of Horticultural Hall, a multi-story building with classical architectural details, framed by rows of trees. In the foreground, a large ornamental fountain is surrounded by meticulously landscaped gardens, featuring neatly trimmed bushes and flower beds, showcasing the era's appreciation for public green spaces and horticultural design.The reverse side of this antique stereoview provides extensive printed information, detailing the significance of the Centennial Exposition held in Philadelphia and highlighting the horticultural exhibits within Fairmount Park. The text describes the park's impressive size, the diverse variety of plants cultivated, and its vital role as a natural escape within the city. This detailed narrative enhances the historical value of the stereoview, offering a glimpse into American parks and horticultural interests from 1903. Produced on a sturdy cardboard curved mount, this stereoview offers a captivating 3D view when used with a stereoscope, making it a valuable addition for collectors of stereoscopic images, Philadelphia memorabilia, or historical garden and architecture views.Type: Stereoview Card
Publisher/Manufacturer: Underwood & Underwood Publishers
Subject Matter: Horticultural Hall, Fairmount Park, Gardens, Architecture, Public Parks
View Title: Horticultural Hall and the beautiful garden Avenue, Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, U. S. A.
Format/Mount Type: Curved Mount
Materials: Cardboard mount
City/State/Province/Country of View: Philadelphia, U. S. A.
City/State/Province/Country of Publisher: New York, London, Toronto Canada, Ottawa Kansas
Logos/Graphics: "Underwood & Underwood Publishers" (vertical text, left side), "Works and Studios Inc. Arlington, N. J. Littleton, N. H." (vertical text, right side)
Identifiers: Copyright 1903 by Underwood & Underwood.
Approximate Dimensions: 7 inches wide