Stereoscopic photograph of an Arabian woman holding a child, 1896.
womanchildcurtaincolumnArabianwomanchildstereoscopic photograph1896historicalportraitcultureAlfred S. CampbellElizabeth, NJU.S.A.

This is a stereoscopic photograph from 1896, featuring an Arabian woman and child. The image is presented in a side-by-side format, typical of stereoscopic views, creating a 3D effect when viewed through a stereoscope. The woman is standing, dressed in a long, dark-colored robe with a patterned bodice. She is wearing a head covering that obscures most of her hair, with a patterned scarf or veil wrapped around her head. She is holding a small child in her arms, swaddled in white cloth. The child appears to be an infant or very young toddler. The background consists of a decorative column and a draped curtain. The column is ornate, with detailed carvings. The curtain is a light color and adds depth to the scene. The overall lighting is soft, creating a slightly muted tone. At the bottom of the image, there is text that reads "1525 Arabian Woman and Child". On the right side, there is a copyright notice: "Copyrighted 1896. By ALFRED S. CAMPBELL, ELIZABETH, N.J., U.S.A.". On the left side, there is a signature that appears to read "Alfred S. Campbell".


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