Underwood Stereoview, Passenger Cables, Stockholm, Sweden, 1900

This stereoview by Underwood & Underwood, titled 'Passenger Cables, Stockholm, Sweden,' captures an intriguing scene of a cable car system in Stockholm, dated 1900. The image showcases a cable car suspended over water, with passengers visible inside, offering a glimpse into early 20th-century transportation in Sweden. The background reveals architectural details of the city, providing context to the urban landscape of the era.

The back of the card reads: 'Passenger Cables, Stockholm, Sweden. Câbles passagers, Stockholm, Suède. Drahtseil Personenbahn per Kabel, Stockholm, Schweden. Cables para pasajeros, Estocolmo, Suecia. Passagerare spårvagnar, Stockholm, Sverige. Кабельные трамваи. Стокгольм, Швеция.' This multilingual description highlights the international interest in such technological advancements. The card is in good condition, with some edge wear and slight discoloration, typical of its age.

This stereoview documents the early adoption of cable car systems in urban settings, reflecting the technological innovations of the time. Scenes like this were commercially produced to showcase modern advancements, making surviving examples valuable records of historical transportation methods.