Antique Yosemite Stereoview – Sentinel Rock, Yosemite Valley

Description: Original 19th-century stereoview showing the majestic Sentinel Rock in Yosemite Valley, California. The caption notes its impressive height of 3,270 feet. Sentinel Rock is one of the most iconic granite features of the park, standing directly across the valley from Yosemite Falls.

The card is part of a generic "American Views" series. During the late 1800s, many smaller publishers or distributors used these standard branded mounts to sell images captured by various photographers. The perspective emphasises the sheer verticality of the Sierra Nevada batholiths that made Yosemite a world-famous destination for Victorian travellers.

1. Subject: Sentinel Rock, 3,270 feet high, Yosemite Valley.
2. Series: American Views.
3. Date: Circa 1875–1885.
4. Format: Albumen prints on a flat, orange-tinted card mount.
5. Condition: Authentic antique condition. The images are somewhat faded/light, which is typical for albumen prints of this era.