Joseph L. Bates

American, 1806 - 1886

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This is a photograph of two lunar images in a stereoscopic format. The image features a pair of identical full moons against a black background, placed side by side. The surface of each moon shows visible craters and dark patches. The stereoscopic presentation involves two slightly offset images for a three-dimensional effect. The photograph is framed with a sepia tone, giving it an antique appearance, and has a thin yellow border around the outer edges.
Joseph L. Bates, "The Moon", 1860, stereoscopic albumen silver print, Gift of Mary and Dan Solomon, 2018.21.3

"The Moon"

Joseph L. Bates · 1860 · stereoscopic albumen silver print ·  Accession ID  2018.21.3