Underwood Stereoview, Village Life, Sweden, c. 1900

This Underwood & Underwood stereoview card, titled 'Village Life and Homes, Sweden,' captures a serene scene of rural life in Sweden around the early 1900s. The image depicts a group of women in traditional attire standing near rustic wooden homes, with one man in period clothing walking towards them. The setting is pastoral, with lush greenery and simple architecture that reflects the rural lifestyle of the time. The card is marked with the publisher's name, Underwood & Underwood, and includes a poetic quote from Longfellow.

Back of card reads: 'Village Life and Homes, Sweden. La vie de village et d'heures, Suède. Dorflieben und Heimstätten, Schweden. Vida en una aldea y las casas, Suecia. By Lif och Hem, Sverige. Деревенская жизнь и дома в Швеции.'

The card is in good condition, with some edge wear and mild discoloration typical of items from this era. This stereoview documents the everyday life and cultural attire of rural Sweden, offering a glimpse into the past that was rarely photographed. Such images are valuable records of cultural and social history, providing insight into the lives and environments of people from a century ago.