Stereoscopic photograph of a field filled with 11-inch artillery shells, with mountains in the background.
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This is a stereoscopic photograph from 1905, showing a field filled with large artillery shells. The image is presented in a side-by-side format, creating a 3D effect when viewed with a stereoscope. The foreground is dominated by rows upon rows of 11-inch shells, arranged in a grid-like pattern. They appear to be stacked on a slightly elevated, dirt-covered surface. The shells are dark in color, likely made of metal, and their cylindrical shapes are clearly visible. Behind the field of shells, a gently sloping, grassy field stretches towards a range of mountains in the distance. The mountains are covered in vegetation and appear somewhat hazy, suggesting distance. The sky is a pale blue with some wispy clouds. The overall scene is a stark and somewhat unsettling depiction of military preparedness. The sheer number of shells suggests a large-scale conflict or a significant military buildup. The caption at the bottom reads: “No. 2. 11-Inch Shells for the ‘Osaka Babies.’” and “Copyrighted, 1905, by T. W. Ingersoll.”


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