Stereo analysis
AnalyzedVerdict
Genuine stereo pair97%
The two photographs contain the viewpoint difference needed to produce genuine depth.
- Depth spread
- 6px
- The range of horizontal difference between the two views. More spread generally means more depth; 0–1 px usually indicates a monoview.
- Match
- 82%
- The share of usable picture detail that can be matched between the left and right views. A higher number means a more reliable comparison.
- Vertical
- 1px
- Vertical drift between matched details. Lower is better; 4 px or more can indicate camera movement, scan skew, or poor alignment.
A stereoview by H. H. Bennett, captioned on the mount “1512. ‘Bouncing’ an instantaneous view.” A man is caught above the crowd with his legs extended and one arm raised, his dark clothing standing out against the pale ice palace behind him. Neither he nor the spectators are identified.
The palace has a tall central tower, battlements and an arched entrance surmounted by sculptural figures and a “WELCOME” sign. Adults and children gather on the snow-covered ground, with horses farther back and a sleigh occupying the near foreground. The airborne figure gives the printed claim of an “instantaneous view” its particular point.
The left border bears the imprint “H. H. Bennett, Photographer, Kilbourn City, Wis.” The right border identifies the St. Paul Ice Carnival and lists 1886, 1887 and 1888. These inscriptions establish the photographer and the St. Paul, Minnesota, setting, but do not determine which year's carnival is pictured. Illustrations of sledding and other winter activities run down the side margins.
Two arched-top photographic prints are mounted side by side on a yellow card. Supplied dimensions are 7.01 × 4.29 inches (178.0 × 108.9 mm). The reverse is unprinted, with faint pencil notations but no securely legible ownership identification.
- Title on card
- No. 1512. ‘Bouncing’ an instantaneous view.
- Medium
- Stereoview
- Subject
- Children, Minnesota, Outdoor Scene, Sports and Games, Yellow Mount
- Dimensions
- 7.01 × 4.29 in (178.0 × 108.9 mm)
- Condition
- Clean and sound overall, with no visible cracks, tears, or substantial image losses.
- Catalogue no.
- MSV1762
Catalogue details
Location
Historic Central Park — St. Paul Ice Carnival grounds · Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States
Photographed subject · Street / district · 60% confidence
The card names the St. Paul Ice Carnival; Minnesota Historical Society places the 1886–1888 ice palaces in historic Central Park, subsequently replaced by the Centennial parking ramp. Mapcarta supplies the ramp coordinates as a reference for the former park area, not the exact palace footprint or camera position. ([mnhs.org](https://www.mnhs.org/mnopedia/search/index/place/central-park-st-paul))
