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Stereoscopic Photograph - A. Lilienthal, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1876Stereoscopic Photograph - A. Lilienthal, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1876

This stereoscopic photograph, produced by A. Lilienthal, captures a bustling view of Canal Street in New Orleans, Louisiana, around 1876. The image depicts a wide street with cobblestones, numerous pedestrians, horse-drawn carriages, and streetcars. Multi-story buildings line both sides of the street, with a distant church spire visible. One prominent establishment on the left side of the street is identified as "Lilienthal's Watch & Jewelry." The reverse side of the stereoview features ornate Victorian-style typography, a cherub motif, and decorative borders, branding it as "Series of Stereoscopic Views of New Orleans & Vicinity" by "A. Lilienthal, Portrait & Landscape Photographer."

Stereoscopic Photograph - Theo. Lilienthal, New Orleans, Louisiana, circa 1860sStereoscopic Photograph - Theo. Lilienthal, New Orleans, Louisiana, circa 1860s

This stereoscopic photograph captures a bustling scene at the "French Market" in New Orleans, Louisiana. The image depicts numerous people, horse-drawn carts laden with goods, and buildings lining what appears to be a street or market thoroughfare. The back of the item identifies it as part of a "Series of Stereoscopic Views of New Orleans and Vicinity," photographed by Theo. Lilienthal, and features a decorative cherub logo.