Blossom From the Banana Tree, Striking Antique Albumen Stereoview needlework pin cushion but I think likely early

but I think likely early 1980s

which I'm taking as a assertion of power and self possession

In my book

and maybe these are train tracks in front of him

Paint loss

Blossom From the Banana Tree, Striking Antique Albumen Stereoview needlework pin cushion but I think likely earlyI'm a sucker for mounted photo stereo cards featuring botanical specimens, and what a striking example this is, with the albumen photos looking almost as if capturing a detail from a painting. An adhered label on the back tells us it this is a "Blossom From The Banana Tree." Gorgeous, and on the best orange mount. 6 15 16 x 3 7 16. General edge wear and one small tear to the left center edge of the right photo as detailed and a couple of minor creases