ca1860s HOLD-TO-LIGHT Tissue Stereoview Photo DIABLERIES / DEVILS & SKELETONS #2

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ca1860s HOLD-TO-LIGHT Tissue Stereoview Photo DIABLERIES / DEVILS & SKELETONS #2:
$78.50

Wonderful, ca. 1860\'s - 1900, hand colored, French Tissue / Hold to Light Stereoview from one of the Diableries series depicting a sculpted diorama containing figures of the Devil and Skeletons (sometimes called “Diablo Stereos”).

This image is titled “Un Choc Infernal” (“An Infernal Shock”), number 20 in the series. It depicts a shocking battle scene. The view is mounted in its original, embossed, yellow paper board mount which measures 7\" wide x 3-1/2\" tall.

From the web: These stereoviews were made exclusively in France, beginning in the 1860s, and continuing on until around 1900. The cards, called \'Diableries\' (which translates roughly as \'Devilments\') depict a whole imaginary underworld, populated by devils, satyrs and skeletons which are very much alive and, for the most part, having fun. The cards are works of art in themselves, and are known as FRENCH TISSUES, constructed in a special way to enable them to be viewed (in a stereoscope) illuminated from the front, for a normal \'day\' appearance in monochrome, or illuminated from the back, transforming the view into a \'night\' scene, in which hidden colours magically appear, and the eyes of the skeletons leap out in red, in a most macabre way

The images are in good but not perfect antique condition. The image on the left has a small tear at the top left corner, see images. The quality of the image is nice and crisp. The yellow mounting board has age related soiling. Still looks fantastic through a viewer. Please take a close look at the photos as they describe condition and details best.

Most of the items we sell are estate finds, and are presented to you in, as is, as found condition. They are described to the best of our knowledge. Some wear is to be expected, unless described as flawless or mint. We can\'t know everything about every item we offer, so please take a good look at the photos and ask questions if need be. Thanks for looking! 022418