This antique stereoview card depicts the funeral procession of President William McKinley with an arch erected by the school children of Canton, Ohio, U.S.A. The image shows a solemn street lined with military personnel and civilians under a commemorative arch adorned with symbols of mourning and remembrance. The card is copyrighted in 1901 by B.B. Conger, a known stereographer based in Meadville, Pennsylvania.
The card is mounted on cardboard and features a curved top edge for the stereo images. On the reverse, a poetic tribute and detailed description accompany the view, providing historical context about the funeral's significance and the mourning city of Canton. This stereoview offers a unique 3D perspective on an important early 20th-century American historical event, making it a valuable collectible for enthusiasts of vintage stereographs, presidential history, and Victorian-era memorabilia.
Specifications: - Item Type: Stereoview Card - Publisher/Manufacturer: B.B. Conger - Photographer: B.B. Conger - Subject Matter: Funeral of President McKinley, Historical Event - View Title & Number: 12434 - "The Funeral of President McKinley - Arch Erected by School Children of Canton, Ohio, U.S.A." - Format/Mount Type: Curved Mount, Cardboard - Era: 1901 (copyright date visible) - City/State/Country: Meadville, Pennsylvania, USA - Logos/Graphics: Copyright 1901 by B.B. Conger - Dimensions: Approximately 7 inches wide (measured against ruler) - Features: Original 1st Edition Stereoview
This stereoview is an excellent piece for collectors interested in early 1900s American history, stereoscopic photography, and commemorative views of presidential events.