Title:
Rustic Sports—See Saw, United Kingdom, Photographer unknown, early 1860s
Description:
Charming hand-colored stereoview depicting two young women enjoying a rustic seesaw in a picturesque garden setting. One woman, dressed in an orange gown with a vivid red sash, sits uplifted in mid-motion, while the other, in a lavender dress, reclines at the lower end of the plank, smiling up at her companion. The backdrop features painted trees and stone walls, evoking a romanticized rural leisure scene typical of the early Victorian period. The coloring is carefully applied, highlighting the dresses and natural details.
Photographer/publisher:
Photographer unknown
Period/date:
Early 1860s
Dimensions:
Approximately 17.5 x 8.5 cm
Condition:
Very good; colors bright, minimal surface wear, card clean and flat.
Reverse:
Reverse blank.
Keywords:
Victorian, hand-colored, garden, leisure, women
Shipping Information:
Shipping: EUR 5 for one stereoview, EUR 10 for any number of stereoviews worldwide.