Carleton Watkins 1868 Detailed Earthquake Damage in San Francisco Stereoview

Description

A great stereoview of survivors stands amidst the wreckage of the major earthquake in 1868. From the series " 985. Effects of the Earthquake, October 21, 1868, Market and First Sts. San Francisco, California. Pacific Coast Views. Carleton Watkins." Several men are standing on the first floor of the 2-story building remnant at the left. Others are poking around the wreckage which has been devastating.
Great three-dimensional effect in a viewer placing one back in time at the scene. Wear at mount corners and a nearly invisible crack to the left edge of the mount that doesn't' affect the images. Photos in bright sharp near excellent condition. See both scans,
Buyer pays .00 shipping. Items ending the same day will be combined for shipping.