The Three Brothers, c1900, Yosemite Valley, California, Famous Places

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View The Three Brothers, c1900, Yosemite Valley, California, Famous Places with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. The Three Brothers, c1900, Yosemite Valley, California. The front of this stereoview features several lines of text. Centered at the top, above the two images, is the number "75". Below the images, the caption identifies the scene as "373—The Three Brothers, Yosemite Valley, Cal., U. S. A." The back of the card contains a printed descriptive paragraph: "Eagle Peak, the highest of the 'Three Brothers,' is 3,800 feet above the valley. .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 The Three Brothers, c1900, Yosemite Valley, California The front of this stereoview features several lines of text. Vertically along the left edge, it reads "Keystone View Company Manufacturers COPYRIGHTED Publishers MADE IN U.S.A." Vertically along the right edge, it states "Meadville, Pa., New York, N.Y., Chicago, Ill., London, England." Centered at the top, above the two images, is the number "75". Below the images, the caption identifies the scene as "373—The Three Brothers, Yosemite Valley, Cal., U. S. A." The back of the card contains a printed descriptive paragraph: "Eagle Peak, the highest of the 'Three Brothers,' is 3,800 feet above the valley. Its bold but singular prominence is very pronounced. The Indians called it 'Pom-pom-pa-sa,' or the three mountains playing the game of 'leap-frog,' which becomes suggestive of the Indians' indulgence in that boyish pastime." Additionally, faint handwritten marks appear on the back: "5-" in the top right corner and "np" in the bottom right corner. The stereoview depicts a grand natural landscape featuring the imposing granite peaks known as "The Three Brothers" in Yosemite Valley. Tall evergreen trees frame the base of the mountains, with what appears to be a river or stream running through the valley floor in the foreground. The image captures the scale and majesty of these famous geological formations. This scene reflects the late 19th to early 20th-century fascination with American natural wonders and the burgeoning national park system. The detailed description on the back highlights not only the physical characteristics of the peaks but also includes indigenous cultural context, referring to the Native American name "Pom-pom-pa-sa" and its meaning, adding a layer of historical and anthropological significance to the view. While some handwritten marks are present on the back of the card, they appear to be cataloging or numbering notations ("5-", "np") rather than a personal message. This stereoview does not contain a personal handwritten message area typical of postcards. The card mount style, publisher, and image quality are consistent with stereoviews produced in the 1900s. PUBLISHER: Keystone View Company SIZE: 3.5x7 ERA: 1900s IMAGE_COLOR: Sepia THEME: Famous Places 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

1900s

Image Color

Sepia

Theme

Famous Places

Seller Notes

"VG-EXC (SEE SCANS)"