A stereoscopic albumen print showing the twin towers of Notre-Dame Cathedral rising above the rooftops of the Île de la Cité, viewed across the Seine. In the foreground, a multi-arched stone bridge spans the river, with barges, timber, and construction debris piled along the near bank, and moored river craft visible beneath the arches.
The format, sepia-toned albumen printing, and mount style are consistent with commercial Parisian stereoview production of the 1855/60s, though no publisher's imprint is present to confirm attribution.
Photographer/publisher: Unknown
Period/date: circa 1855/60
Dimensions: 175 x 85 mm
Condition: Good; overall yellowing and light overall toning consistent with age, scattered light foxing spots to the image surface and mount, a vertical separation/crease between the two paired images, and soft, lightly worn corners to the mount. The mount shows a few small surface marks and minor edge wear but remains structurally stable.
Reverse: Handwritten pencil inscription reading 'Les tours Notre Dame', along with pencil numbering in the upper corners ('N°6', '24' or '241', and '12').
Keywords: Paris, Notre-Dame, stereoview, albumen print, France
Photographer Biography:
No verified biographical information available.
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