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Photograph - Isaac Almstaedt, Wann's Glen - Toad Hill, Staten Island, New York, 1875 circaPhotograph - Isaac Almstaedt, Wann's Glen - Toad Hill, Staten Island, New York, 1875 circa

A sepia-toned stereoview photograph, part of Isaac Almstaedt's "Staten Island Gems" series, taken circa 1875. The image is captioned "Wann's Glen -- Toad Hill" and depicts a verdant landscape with trees, dense foliage, a small body of water, and a distant structure (possibly a bridge or railway). The background features a distant hill or horizon, indicative of a rural or semi-rural scene. The photograph is mounted on a card, characteristic of 19th-century stereoviews, with handwritten annotations "Wann's Glen -- Toad Hill" and numeric identifiers on the reverse. 3.

Stereoscopic Photograph - J. Almstaedt, Photographer, Tompkinsville, S.I., circa 1875Stereoscopic Photograph - J. Almstaedt, Photographer, Tompkinsville, S.I., circa 1875

This stereoscopic photograph, titled "View from Hamilton Park," is part of the "Staten Island Gems" series by J. Almstaedt, Photographer, located in Tompkinsville, S.I., circa 1875. The image captures a serene landscape from Hamilton Park, featuring a verdant vista with lush trees framing the scene, a wooden fence, and two small figures observing the distant scenery. The back of the item features the series title "Staten Island Gems" in a stylized, decorative font, along with the photographer's name and location. 3.

Trade Card - A. Straus, Fine Clothing, Washington, D.C., Circa 1885Trade Card - A. Straus, Fine Clothing, Washington, D.C., Circa 1885

A trade card for A. Straus, Fine Clothing, located at 939 Penn. Avenue, Washington, D.C. The card features a colorful lithographic illustration depicting a boy in a field holding a bird's nest with two chicks, while several birds fly overhead. The background includes a rolling hill and a bush. The verso of the card is blank.

Trade Card for Rosenbloom'sTrade Card for Rosenbloom's

This trade card advertises Rosenbloom's, a clothing store in Syracuse, New York. The front of the card features a detailed illustration of a wood thrush perched on a branch, surrounded by leaves. The back of the card is blank.