Vase of Bergonia, Beautifully Moody c. 1870s Stereoview folk art fruit how the heck did someone

how the heck did someone make them

The perfect opposite of the classic modern rainbow Playskool and Holgate wooden stacking toys that I also love

With the perfect dark green ground

and it looks lovely most anywhere

Both I believe relate to the scientific basis of sun dials and their use

Vase of Bergonia, Beautifully Moody c. 1870s Stereoview folk art fruit how the heck did someoneI love early albumen stereoviews that feel super atmospheric, and this is most definitely one of those, and then some. I believe the flowers are bergonia, as described on the series list on reverse, here placed in an excellent and perfectly complementary leaf patterned vase. Minimal in a great way, with aging to the background (I think glue showing through), which just adds to the ambiance. And mounted on the perfect matte orange card. Lovely. 7" x 3