Stereograph V18923, "Observation Balloon Fatally Pierced by Incendiary Bullets from American Plane" -- stereograph depicting airship being shot; caption on reverse describing scene
Scope and Contents of Collection
The World War I Stereographs collection is a small collection consisting of eight stereographic photographs depicting World War I scenes. This is an artificial collection with materials aggregated from various sources.
Seven of the cards were produced by the Keystone View Company and one by Underwood & Underwood. The images feature trench scenes, war ruins, soldiers, steamships, and a blimp. The reverse of each stereograph includes a note on the historical context of the image, placing it within the narrative of the war.
Please note that some of the items in this collection contain images of wartime casualties.
Dates
- Creation: circa 1914-1919
Creator
- Keystone View Company (Organization)
Language of Materials
All materials are in English.
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research and is accessible in the Dahlberg Research Center by appointment. For more information contact us.
Extent
1 Photographic Prints
Repository Details
Part of the The Museum of Flight Archives Repository
9404 East Marginal Way South
Seattle Washington 98108-4097
206-764-7874
curator@museumofflight.org