Highlanders, Alpes Switzerland, Stereo Photo Plate Glass, Black & White,
Dimensions of the plate: approximately 9 x 12 cm. This plate comes from a private collection that belonged to a photographer collaborating with the Maison de la Bonne Presse. Founded in July 1873, Maison de la Bonne Presse was an important French publishing house. It had this name until 1969, before becoming Bayard Presse in 1970, in order to modernize its image. In the rocky mountain pastures, a man stands holding a rustic sled with curved runners. This type of sled, once used by mountain people, was used to transport wood, hay or goods across steep slopes. The silhouette of the farmer, in his work suit, stands out against a misty Alpine landscape, where the peaks appear through the clouds. – Location: Swiss Alps (probably Bernese Oberland) – Subject: Mountaineer holding a sled with cu.
Heiligenstein Fountain, Plate Glass Photo, Negative Antique Black & White
It is a collection that belonged to a Vosges photographer. This image shows a stone fountain located in a small courtyard or a narrow street in a village. The fountain is decorated with a carved column surmounted by a coat of arms, a decorative element often associated with historical villages. The water flows from a metallic beak in a stone basin, a traditional design for village fountains in Alsace. The houses around the fountain are typical of Alsatian architecture, with their wooden shutters and their simple facades, sometimes worn by time. The pavement on the ground and the general atmosphere evoke a quiet and authentic village. Heiligenstein is a charming village at the foot of Mont Sainte-Odile, in Alsace. Heiligenstein is known for its historical heritage and its magnificent lands.
Children, Alpes Switzerland, Stereo Photo Plate Glass, Black & White,
This plate comes from a private collection that belonged to a photographer collaborating with the Maison de la Bonne Presse. Founded in July 1873, Maison de la Bonne Presse was an important French publishing house. It had this name until 1969, before becoming Bayard Presse in 1970, in order to modernize its image. Two children, sitting on a rock in the foreground, stop in the heart of the Alpine pastures. Each person carries a wooden basket on their back, typical of mountain work, used to transport hay, wood or provisions. Their youthful silhouettes contrast with the immensity of the Swiss Alps, where the snow-capped peaks of Jungfrau and its neighbors stand out in the distance. The image captures both the harshness of mountain life and the grandeur of the landscape. – Location: Bernese.
Montagnards, Alpes Switzerland, Stereo Photo Plate Glass, Black & White,
This plate comes from a private collection that belonged to a photographer collaborating with the Maison de la Bonne Presse. Founded in July 1873, Maison de la Bonne Presse was an important French publishing house. It had this name until 1969, before becoming Bayard Presse in 1970, in order to modernize its image. Three men, wearing traditional hats and equipped with mountain poles, are resting on the hillside. Their faces weathered by effort and the sun reflect the harshness of Alpine life. In the background, the majestic peaks of the Eiger and Mönch rise through the mist, adding dizzying depth to the scene. This stereoscopy captures a moment of pause, between pastoral tradition and the conquest of heights. – Location: Bernese Oberland, Switzerland (Eiger and Mönch massif) – Subject: M.
Church, Carvin, Vintage Photo Glass Plate, Black & White Negative, 9X12 Cm
Founded in July 1873, Maison de la Bonne Presse was an important French publishing house. It had this name until 1969, before becoming Bayard Presse in 1970, in order to modernize its image. Photograph of the nave and choir of the Saint-Martin de Carvin church, revealing harmonious 18th century architecture. Massive columns line the central aisle leading to the ornate altar, while the carved wooden pulpit, topped with a decorative sounding board, stands to the left. The straw chairs are carefully lined up, inviting people to pray. A few devotees, seated near the sanctuary, add a touch of life to this silent scene. This shot captures the solemnity of the religious building and the collected atmosphere that reigned there. A dive into the spiritual life of Carvin at the beginning of the 20th.