Stereoscope card from 1900 showing a woman baking unleavened bread in Jericho, Palestine.
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This is a stereoscope card from 1900, showing a woman baking unleavened bread in Jericho, Palestine. The image is presented in a side-by-side format, typical of stereoscope cards, to create a 3D effect when viewed through a stereoscope. The scene is an interior, likely a simple dwelling, with rough stone walls and a dirt floor. The walls are textured and uneven, suggesting an older building. A woman is seated on the floor, engaged in the process of baking. She is dressed in traditional clothing, including a long robe and a head covering. In front of her is a small fire and what appears to be a flat stone or hearth where she is baking the bread. Several pieces of unleavened bread are visible around the fire. The lighting is dim, with strong shadows cast on the walls and floor, creating a sense of depth and atmosphere. The overall impression is one of a simple, traditional way of life in a historical setting. The card is labeled “A Woman of Modern Jericho, baking unleavened bread, Palestine.” and includes copyright information for Underwood & Underwood. The left side of the card also features the name “J.F. Jarvis, Washington D.C.” in ornate lettering.


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