[SteveS]

smokelessjoe:

1. I did not ask specifically for any reasons. I sent my scans of the front and back of the stereoview and asked if they would be able to date it.

2. Yes, they did provide some of their reasoning.

3. To summarize, the clothing and grooming styles. The mounting design. The overlap on the left side indicates that it's from a very early stereoview camera. Now, I should point out that the people here who say that it's from the 1870s gave no reason other than, "I've been doing this for a long time and I say so."

4. Assuming you're serious, that's an emphatic yes. I looked, but I don't see any familial resemblances among these men.

5. No.

6. I posted those results above shortly after Snowman requested them. EDIT: I just reread what you requested; I misunderstood the first time, and will post those results as quickly as I can get it done....

bnorth, thank you! I appreciate your input.