Vase of Bergonia, Beautifully Moody c. 1870s Stereoview folk art fruit was famed for its legendary

was famed for its legendary bartender Constantino Ribalaigua  (who came to be known as “el rey de los coteleros

seeming sturdy and stoic despite her lost toes (and part of one arm) but also looking profoundly alone

surely) as both guitar and game

I love this little flock

with a few tiny chips on the inside of the lip

Vase of Bergonia, Beautifully Moody c. 1870s Stereoview folk art fruit was famed for its legendaryI love early albumen stereoviews that feel super atmospheric, and this is most definitely one of those, and then some. I believe the flowers are bergonia, as described on the series list on reverse, here placed in an excellent and perfectly complementary leaf patterned vase. Minimal in a great way, with aging to the background (I think glue showing through), which just adds to the ambiance. And mounted on the perfect matte orange card. Lovely. 7" x 3