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Thomas Houseworth & Co. — Section of the Original Big Tree - 30 feet diameter, No. 801 from the series "Calaveras Big Trees"

Thomas Houseworth & Co.

Section of the Original Big Tree - 30 feet diameter, No. 801 from the series "Calaveras Big Trees"

1868

Featuring one of California's most famous natural attractions, this stereo photograph helped popularize tourism to the giant sequoia groves while documenting their impressive scale.

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Albumen print, stereo

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