The Nativity Stereoview Keystone View Company 1906 Religious Scene

This antique stereoview card titled "801-The Nativity" captures a detailed scene of the nativity with the Holy Family, an ox and an ass sharing the stable at Bethlehem, and other figures including shepherds and women bringing food. The scene is set in a rustic stable with a beam of light symbolically piercing through, highlighting the humble birth of the child in a feed-trough. The card is published by Keystone View Company with manufacturing locations listed as Meadville, Pa., New York, N.Y., Portland, Oregon, London, Eng., and Sydney, Aus. The card features a curved mount and is copyrighted 1906 by Keystone View Company.

The back of the card provides a descriptive text narrating the significance of the nativity scene, emphasizing the simplicity and dignity of the moment. This stereoview is a classic example of early 20th-century religious stereographs by Keystone, one of the premier stereoview publishers of the era. It offers collectors and enthusiasts a glimpse into Victorian-era stereoscopic imagery and religious iconography. The sturdy cardboard mount and clear Keystone markings make this a collectible piece for those interested in stereoviews, stereographs, religious themes, and historical photographic views.
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