1870s Seamoss and Seashells Stereoview pang tin which is how I figured

which is how I figured out what it is

an artist best known for his depiction of scenes of Native Americans in the Southwestern U

but both the style and scale of this table and chairs makes me think they were made for a shelf in an architects office

The interior bottom is lined with black velvet

What I love about this old art nouveau bookend is the super folky (one might say homely) face on this a nude

1870s Seamoss and Seashells Stereoview pang tin which is how I figuredAnother week, another lovely stereoview, with the pair of albumen photos on this one capturing a bouquet like arrangement of seashells and seamoss. I can't look at it without thinking of pressed sea moss albums, linked both to the Victorian obsession with the wonders of the natural world and to the liberation of young women from the confines of the parlor! Lovely and delicate feeling. 7" x 3 3 8", good condition, with perfect matte yellow mat. C.