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This antique stereoview card, published by the renowned Keystone View Company, captures a charming scene titled "11907—A Fortune in a Teacup." The vibrant, hand-colored image depicts a group of elegantly dressed women gathered around a table for a garden tea party, surrounded by lush, tropical foliage. The setting appears to be a beautiful conservatory or indoor garden, creating an intimate and social atmosphere. This stereograph offers a fascinating glimpse into early 20th-century social customs and leisure activities, perfect for collectors of Victorian and Edwardian era 3D views.Keystone View Company, a prominent publisher of stereoviews, is credited on the left side of the card. The right side notes their publishing locations: "Meadville, Pa., St. Louis, Mo." The copyright, clearly printed, indicates "Copyright 1901, by B. L. Singley." The view number and title "11907—A Fortune in a Teacup" are centered at the bottom of the card. The reverse side of the cardboard mount features translations of the title into German, Italian, Spanish, Danish, and Swedish, highlighting the international distribution of Keystone's stereoscopic views. This single stereoview card is a wonderful example of an antique 3D image, showcasing detailed hand-coloring and the photographic artistry of the era.
