Stereo analysis
AnalyzedVerdict
Genuine stereo pair97%
The two photographs contain the viewpoint difference needed to produce genuine depth.
- Depth spread
- 11px
- The range of horizontal difference between the two views. More spread generally means more depth; 0–1 px usually indicates a monoview.
- Match
- 94%
- 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
- 2px
- Vertical drift between matched details. Lower is better; 4 px or more can indicate camera movement, scan skew, or poor alignment.
A stereoscopic view along the glass display counters of a jewelry store. Open presentation cases and closely arranged trays fill the foreground, while ornamental vessels and small figures stand above the counters. Tall, banded columns with foliate capitals recede through the room; arched windows and elaborate mirror frames line the right wall. The nearest counter has a rounded end, relief decoration and marble-patterned supports.
The reverse is inscribed in ink, “Interior Matson’s Jewelry Store / State St.” A pencil annotation also refers to Matson’s diamond counter. The store identification follows these inscriptions; the photograph itself does not provide a legible business sign or establish the nature of the individual stones on display.
The two photographs are mounted side by side on a yellow card with rounded corners. Red lettering reads “Chicago & Vicinity, 1875.” at the left and “Lovejoy & Foster, 88 State St.” at the right. The address belongs to the photographic firm’s imprint, not necessarily to the store depicted. The printed date is 1875; the precise exposure date is not separately established.
- Medium
- Stereoview
- Subject
- Illinois, Occupational, Yellow Mount
- Dimensions
- 7 × 3.99 in (177.7 × 101.4 mm)
- Condition
- Clean, well-preserved image pair on an otherwise sound mount, with no significant cracks, tears or losses visible.
- Catalogue no.
- MSV1761
Catalogue details
Location
N. Matson & Co. Jewelry Store, Pike’s Block, southwest corner of State and Monroe Streets · Chicago, Illinois, United States
Photographed subject · Exact site · 80% confidence
The card’s verso identifies Matson’s store on State Street; Chicago Public Library confirms State and Monroe, and Chicagology’s reproduced 1872 accounts identify its premises in Pike’s Block at the southwest corner, now 100 South State Street. These sources establish the store site, but not the camera’s exact position inside or the precise exposure date. ([chipublib.org](https://www.chipublib.org/fa-trade-catalog-collection/))
