Trout on Table: Striking c. 1880s Stereoview, Charles E. Smith Vermont danish ceramics Checkers 1 1/8” d

Checkers 1 1/8” d

following the others done likely by an older sibling

it has a wonderful stony texture and expressionistic slip decoration in grayish white

) I've included a couple of examples of maps of Africa from around this time for reference

Trout on Table: Striking c. 1880s Stereoview, Charles E. Smith Vermont danish ceramics Checkers 1 1/8” dThis is the last of a handful of striking (I think) stereoviews I purchased together that came from one collection, and this may be my favorite of all them. Feels to me one part Dutch still life, one part French Surrealist, and one part magic trick waiting to happen. And just a stunning photograph formally, times two, made even better by the orange perimeter of the card. 7" x 3 7 8". Charles E. Smith, Bristol, VT. c. 1880s I believe. Scattered stains