Antique White Mountains Stereoview – No. 98. Echo-Lake, Montagnes-Blanches

Description: An original 19th-century stereoview of Echo Lake in the White Mountains (Montagnes-Blanches) of New Hampshire. The image showcases the calm, reflective waters and the dense forest line characteristic of the Franconia Notch region, a premier destination for Victorian-era nature enthusiasts. The bilingual caption suggests this card was produced for an international market or by a publisher catering to the diverse tourist trade of the Northeast. Views of Echo Lake were popular because of the remarkable acoustic echoes created by the surrounding cliffs, a phenomenon that fascinated 19th-century travellers.

Subject: No. 98. Echo-Lake, Montagnes-Blanches (White Mountains, NH).

Date: Circa 1875–1885.

Format: Albumen prints on an orange-yellow card mount.

Condition: Authentic antique condition. The images have a significant "sepia" fade/lightness, which is common for landscape views of this period. The mount shows minor wear to the edges and light surface marks on the reverse.