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Creator Role
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Description
The stereoscopic transparency (French tissue) features a black and white image of an imaginary underworld, populated by devils, skeletons, and horses. When held to light, hues of green, gold, brown, pink,blue, and others can be seen. The image is mounted in a yellow, embossed card. Handling note: Extremely delicate. Handle with care.
Description Source
The London Stereoscopic Company LTD. http://www.londonstereo.com/diableries/diabs-series-A-A35.html (accessed September 21, 2018).
Contributor
Justice Frank J. and Virginia Williams
Earliest
1850
Latest
1990
Approximate Creation Date
late 1800s
Measurement
3 7/16 X 7 images
Inscription
recto, embossed at top of card: PROPRIETE / B. K. / PARIS recto, in image: UNE COURSE A SATANVILLE ENTER recto, embossed at bottom of card: B. K. PHOTOGRAPHIE PARIS
Subjects
Devil in art; Diorama
Work Type
stereograph
Class
photos
Preferred Citation
[Physical ID#]: [Title], Frank and Virginia Williams Collection of Lincolniana, Mississippi State University Libraries.
Rights
Copyright protected by Mississippi State University Libraries. Use of materials from this collection beyond the exceptions provided for in the Fair Use and Educational Use clauses of the U.S. Copyright Law may violate federal law. Permission to publish or reproduce is required.
ID
6761
Digital ID
FVW_06761
Current Location
Frank and Virginia Williams Collection of Lincolniana (Mississippi State, Mississippi, United States)
Repository
Mississippi State University Libraries.
Digital Publisher
Mississippi State University Libraries (electronic version).
Contact Information
For more information about the contents of this collection, email sp_coll@library.msstate.edu.