Stereo analysis
AnalyzedVerdict
Genuine stereo pair97%
The two photographs contain the viewpoint difference needed to produce genuine depth.
- Depth spread
- 5px
- The range of horizontal difference between the two views. More spread generally means more depth; 0–1 px usually indicates a monoview.
- Match
- 88%
- 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 close stereoscopic portrait of Henry Ward Beecher, identified by the pencil caption on the reverse. The paired photographs show him from the chest upward against a plain background, his face turned toward the viewer’s right. Brushed-back hair falls over his ears; he wears a dark coat with a contrasting collar, a white shirt, and a bow tie.
The left margin bears the imprint: “Photographed and Published by J. GURNEY & SON, 5th Ave. cor. 16th St. New York.” This credits the firm as both photographer and publisher. No printed portrait title, view number, or date is visible.
The unprinted reverse carries the light but readily legible pencil identification “HENRY WARD BEECHER”, with smaller code and possible price notations below. The date and authorship of this inscription are not established. The New York address belongs to the photographer’s imprint and does not independently establish where the sitting took place.
The photographs are mounted on a yellow card with rounded corners, measuring 6.94 × 3.45 inches. There is a small spot of surface damage at the upper central join and a small area of surface loss on the right mount margin, neither affecting the faces. Otherwise sound, with both portraits clear.
- Title on card
- HENRY WARD BEECHER (inscribed)
- Medium
- Stereoview
- Subject
- Faith, Personalities, Yellow Mount
- Dimensions
- 6.94 × 3.45 in (176.4 × 87.7 mm)
- Condition
- Small spot of surface damage at the upper central join and a small area of surface loss on the right mount margin; neither affects the faces. Otherwise sound, with both portraits clear.
- Catalogue no.
- MSV1889
Catalogue details
Location
Gurney's studio, 349 Broadway, New York · New York, United States
Photographer's studio address — not the scene · Exact site · 80% confidence
Studio portrait with Gurney & Son mount. Jeremiah Gurney's celebrated New York gallery stood at 349 Broadway (later Gurney & Son, 707 Broadway); the 349 Broadway address is the studio documented for these portrait sittings. Coordinates are 349 Broadway, Manhattan.
Source: card_imprint
