Title:
Two Gentlemen Playing Chess, England, Photographer unknown, circa 1860
Description: an unusual and rare English stereoview card featuring two distinct scenes printed on front and back. On one side, two well-dressed gentlemen are shown deep in concentration as they play chess at a small table before tall curtained windows. On the reverse, the game has progressed to its conclusion: the gentleman on the right gestures in apparent victory while his opponent concedes defeat by holding out captured pieces. This dual-sided format is especially uncommon for the period. The images are crisply detailed and finely composed, showing the refinement and social rituals of Victorian England.
Photographer/publisher:
Photographer unknown
Period/date: 
circa 1860
Dimensions:
Approx. 17.5 x 8.5 cm
Condition:
Very good overall condition with strong tones and fine detail. Minimal edge wear to mount. One small spot visible in the background curtain on one side.
Reverse:
Features a second stereoscopic scene depicting the conclusion of the chess game.
Keywords:
chess, Victorian interior, gentlemen, leisure, double-sided
Shipping Information:
Shipping: EUR 5 for one stereoview, EUR 10 for any number of stereoviews worldwide.