Original circa 1900 stereoview photograph titled "Stockings. 'After the Opera.'" published by William H. Rau of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This staged Victorian-era interior scene depicts a young woman seated on a bed pulling on stockings after an evening out, with mirrored reflections and period furnishings adding depth and visual interest. Copyright date of 1900 printed directly on the mount.
Card measures approximately 7 x 3½ inches. Condition is very good overall with light surface wear, minor edge wear, and gentle age toning consistent with age. Image retains strong contrast and sharp detail. A scarce and somewhat risqué turn-of-the-century genre stereoview by noted Philadelphia photographer William H. Rau.
Card measures approximately 7 x 3½ inches. Condition is very good overall with light surface wear, minor edge wear, and gentle age toning consistent with age. Image retains strong contrast and sharp detail. A scarce and somewhat risqué turn-of-the-century genre stereoview by noted Philadelphia photographer William H. Rau.
