This image shows a stereoscopic view titled "A Neck-Tie Party, Given by the Vigilants," copyrighted in 1898 by T.W. Ingersoll.

Stereoscope:

This image is a stereograph, designed to be viewed through a stereoscope, which creates a 3D effect by presenting slightly different images to each eye.

Historical Context:

The title "A Neck-Tie Party, Given by the Vigilants" suggests a historical event related to vigilantism, likely referring to a lynching or summary execution carried out by a group acting outside of legal authority.

Copyright:

The copyright date of 1898 by T.W. Ingersoll indicates the period in which this image was produced and distributed.

Content:

The scene depicts individuals on horseback, potentially involved in or observing the "neck-tie party," set within a landscape with bare trees.