Photographer’s Wagon Philadelphia stereoview Fairmount Water Works photo PA

Description

Circa late 1870s/early 1880s
Orange mount
rounded corners
American views Peoples Series
subject: Fairmount Water Works and photographer's traveling studio
While the intended subject of this stereoview is the Philadelphia Water Works in Philadelphia near Boathouse row, there is a hidden surprise. When the photographer climbed the hill to get a better view of the location, he left his photographer's wagon on the street below, making this a unique image for both collectors of Philadelphia based subjects and photographica fans.