Royal Arches & Washington Column, c1910, Yosemite Valley, California, Nature

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View Royal Arches & Washington Column, c1910, Yosemite Valley, California, Nature with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. The Royal Arches are distinctly visible, characterized by their curved, layered appearance. The sky is partially cloudy, and evergreen trees are scattered throughout the valley floor and lower slopes. .ebay-listing-description { height: auto; width: 100%; max-width: 850px; margin: 0 auto; overflow: visible; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: #333; } #mainpage { margin: 0; background-color: #FFFFFF; } #container { width: 100%; max-width: 850px; margin: 0 auto; background-color: #FFFFFF; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #d8e0ca; } /* Top banner - more space above green */ #top { height: 38px; background-image: url(/list/images/template/topback.jpg); background-repeat: repeat-x; font-size: 16px; color: #7b9450; padding-top: 8px; } .header3 { color: #6a8145; font-family: "edwardian script itc", "Brush Script MT", cursive; padding-right: 20px; font-size: 26px; text-align: right; margin: 0; line-height: 1; } #header { height: 60px; background: linear-gradient(to right, #6a8145 0%, #8fa865 50%, #6a8145 100%); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; } #header::after { content: "Reedy's Stereoviews & Postcards"; font-family: "edwardian script itc", "Brush Script MT", cursive; font-size: 32px; color: #fff; text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.3); } #navigation { background-image: url(/list/images/template/navback.jpg); background-repeat: repeat-x; height: 20px; } #content-area { padding: 15px 20px 20px 20px; background-color: #fff; } /* Title label - match Shipping exactly, centered */ .title-label { color: #6a8145 !important; font-size: 16px !important; font-weight: bold !important; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; margin: 0 0 8px 0; padding-bottom: 4px; border-bottom: 1px solid #d8e0ca; text-align: center; } /* Title styling - same as body text, not bold, no bottom border */ .title { color: #333; font-size: 13px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 1.5; margin: 6px 0 15px 0; padding-top: 0; padding-bottom: 0; } /* Section headers - Shipping, Image Notes, etc */ .section-header { color: #6a8145 !important; font-size: 16px !important; font-weight: bold !important; margin: 15px 0 8px 0; padding-bottom: 4px; border-bottom: 1px solid #d8e0ca; } /* Description header - MATCH section-header exactly */ .header2, h2.header2, H2.header2 { color: #6a8145 !important; font-size: 16px !important; font-weight: bold !important; margin: 0 0 8px 0; padding-bottom: 4px; border-bottom: 1px solid #d8e0ca; text-align: center; } /* Description section */ .description-section { margin-bottom: 15px; } .description-section p { font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.6; color: #333; margin: 0; } .two-column { display: flex; gap: 30px; margin-top: 5px; } .column { flex: 1; } .column .section-header { margin-top: 0; } .column .section-header:not(:first-child) { margin-top: 12px; } .compact-list { margin: 6px 0; padding-left: 20px; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.5; color: #333; } .compact-list li { margin-bottom: 3px; } .compact { margin: 6px 0; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.5; color: #333; } .footer-info { margin-top: 15px; padding-top: 10px; border-top: 1px solid #d8e0ca; font-size: 11px; color: #888; text-align: center; } a:link, a:visited { color: #32586F; text-decoration: none; } a:hover { color: #6a8145; text-decoration: underline; } Capture Yesterdays' Memories Title Royal Arches & Washington Column, c1910, Yosemite Valley, California The front of this stereoview card features the number "207" at the top center. Along the left vertical border, it reads "Keystone View Company Manufacturers COPYRIGHTED Publishers MADE IN U. S. A." The right vertical border states: "Meadville, Pa., New York, N. Y., Chicago, Ill., London, England." Below the right image, the caption reads: "26531 Royal Arches, North Dome and Washington Column from Camp Curry, Yosemite Valley, Calif." The back of the card has a handwritten number, "12", in the upper right corner, but no personal message. Printed text on the left side begins with "26531" followed by the title "ROYAL ARCHES AND WASHINGTON COLUMN, YOSEMITE NAT. PARK." The stereoview captures a majestic panoramic view of Yosemite Valley, dominated by towering granite formations known as the Royal Arches, North Dome, and Washington Column. The Royal Arches are distinctly visible, characterized by their curved, layered appearance. In the foreground, a group of early 20th-century automobiles is parked on a dirt or gravel area, with a few individuals standing nearby, suggesting a popular scenic overlook or a designated visitor area like Camp Curry. The sky is partially cloudy, and evergreen trees are scattered throughout the valley floor and lower slopes. The geological narrative on the back of the card explains that the valley's formation is largely due to an ancient earthquake and glacial ice-action, creating a deep, wrinkle-like depression in the earth's crust. It specifically notes that the Royal Arches, located near the head of the valley beneath North Dome (3571 feet), show granite layers tilted into distinct arches, formed by immense pressure. The descriptive text on the back further elaborates on the striking nature of these ice-carved features, comparing the rock structure to an onion with broken edges of layers. It also discusses the name "Royal Arches" versus the more expressive Indian name, "The Shade to a Baby Basket," which the text suggests the arches and their shadows literally represent. The bottom right of the back of the card confirms "Copyright by The Keystone View Company." The vehicles visible in the foreground, combined with the typical production era for this style of Keystone stereoview, suggest an estimated date of production in the 1910s. PUBLISHER: Keystone View Company SIZE: 3.5x7 ERA: 1910s IMAGE_COLOR: Sepia THEME: Nature Shipping Add items to your cart for combined shipping on multiple purchases. If you are unable to combine shipping at checkout, don't worry — we'll adjust the shipping cost when we ship your order. Ships via USPS within 2 days. About This Item The photos are the most accurate representation of what you will receive — what you see is what you get. Our descriptions are created using advanced image analysis to help identify details about each item. While we strive for accuracy, some details such as location, dates, or publisher may occasionally need correction. Please rely on the photos for condition and trust the images over the text. If you have any questions, please message us before purchasing. Image Notes Some images may have discoloration caused by the curvature of the stereoview and the gloss on the photo. If you see multiple colors at the top or bottom of the photo, this is mostly the issue. If you have questions, please email me. Feedback When you receive your item, please give us your feedback. Your feedback is always welcome and appreciated, so we can grow and improve as an eBay member. If you have a question or concern, please email us before you leave feedback. We leave our feedback after you have left feedback for us. This is because we do not feel the transaction is complete until we know that you are happy. If there is a problem, we will solve it. • Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Photographic Images › Stereoviews & Stereoscopes.

Type

Stereoview

Unit of Sale

Single Unit

City

Yosemite Valley

Region

California

Country

United States

Size

3.5x7

Brand/Publisher

Keystone View Company

Era

1910s

Image Color

Sepia

Theme

Nature

Seller Notes

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