Yosemite Valley Mirror Lake Stereoview circa1870 California National Park Photo For Sale

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Yosemite Valley Mirror Lake Stereoview circa1870 California National Park Photo :
$39.30

INVREF#CL41

Yosemite Valley Mirror Lake Stereoview circa

1870 California National Park Photo

Blank back yellow border with Merry Christmas 1881 hand written on the back. It actually back to the 1870s.

Immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty of Yosemite Valley with this stunning stereoview of Mirror Lake. This antique piece of photographic image captures the essence of natural history and history, showcasing the famous place in black and white. The item is made of cardboard and paper and was produced in 1870, making it a vintage original. The first non-Native Americans to see Yosemite Valley were probably members of the 1833Joseph WalkerParty, which was the first to cross the Sierra Nevada from east to west. The first descriptions of Yosemite, however, came nearly 20 years later. The 1849California Gold Rushled to conflicts between miners and Native Americans,and the state formed the volunteer Mariposa Battalion as apunitive expeditionagainst the Native Americans living in the Yosemite area. In 1851, the Battalion was led by MajorJim Savage, whose trading post on the Merced River the Awaneechee had raided.[15]This and other missions (theMariposa Wars) resulted in Chief Teneiya and the Awaneechee spending months on a reservation in the San Joaquin Valley.

The band returned the next year to the Valley but took refuge among the Mono Paiutes after further conflicts with miners. Most of the Awaneechee (along with Teneiya) were chased back to the Valley and killed by the Paiutes after violating hospitality by stealing horses. While the members of that first expedition of theMariposa Battalionhad heard rumors of what could be found up the Merced River, none were prepared for what they saw March 27, 1851, from what is now called Old Inspiration Point (close to the better-visited Tunnel View). The stereoview is a type of stereoscope that will bring the viewer into a 3D landscape, offering a unique perspective on this National Park.

This item is a single piece and is not signed, making it a rare find for collectors. The Mirror Lake stereoview is a must-have for nature enthusiasts or anyone who appreciates the beauty of the great outdoors.

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