Late 19th century town photographers documented America with “three-dimensional” photographs called stereoviews. Avid collector and expert Wes Cowan sold his personal collection in a Cincinnati auction. The Sassafrass Man was a favorite, and the stereoview snapped up $960. Get a better angle on stereoviews.
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