Battleship Indiana Stereoview Strohmeyer & Wyman 1899 New York For Sale

This antique stereoview card captures a striking black and white image of the stern of the battleship "Indiana" in dry dock, prominently showing its great twin screws. The view is credited to Strohmeyer & Wyman, publishers based in New York, London, Toronto Canada, and Omaha Kansas. The card is copyrighted in 1899 by Strohmeyer & Wyman. The left and right photographic images are mounted on a cardboard substrate in a classic stereoview format typical of the late 19th to early 20th century. The view title printed on the card reads: "The Battleship 'Indiana' in Dry Dock - the Stern room below showing great twin screws." This 1st edition stereoview is a historical maritime subject depicting the technology and scale of American naval power at the turn of the century. The card measures approximately 7 inches wide as indicated by the included ruler. It features original publisher markings along the edges, including Strohmeyer & Wyman's signature and location details. This piece is ideal for collectors of vintage stereographs, naval history enthusiasts, or those interested in early American industrial photography. Viewing this stereoview through a stereoscope would provide a three-dimensional effect of the battleship's stern and propellers.