Set of four stereoview cards depicting the exterior and landscape of P. T. Barnum's third Bridgeport home, Waldemere, constructed in 1869.... Show moreSet of four stereoview cards depicting the exterior and landscape of P. T. Barnum's third Bridgeport home, Waldemere, constructed in 1869. Stereoview cards are composed of two photographic images taken at very slightly different angles, which, when seen through a special viewer, makes the combined single image appear dimensional and lifelike. The albumen photographs are mounted on a deep yellow cardstock. Stereograph cards by Pomeroy and Wilson, c. early 1870s. The first card offers a view of Barnum’s home Waldemere, taken from a slight left angle, with an expansive lawn in the front punctuated by an urn with flowers. The Victorian mansion is highly ornate with no plain surfaces visible. A flag flies atop the mansion's domed tower, which is four or five stories tall and would have provided excellent views of Long Island Sound. On the back are the words “Waldemere [?] the water.” On the second card is a view of Waldemere with Barnum and Charity's grandchildren on the front lawn. From left to right the children are Carrie Hurd, Frances Thompson, Julia Hurd, and Helen Hurd. In the baby carriage is Clint Seeley. On the back are the names of the grandchildren. Card three features Waldemere's front entrance. A statue of a female figure is in the foreground. On the back of this stereograph is a list of "Views of Bridgeport and Vicinity, photographed by Pomeroy and Wilson, 275 Main Street." This acts as an advertisement, listing the cards available for purchase. The final image is a view of Waldemere's front entrance with a dog lawn ornament in foreground. Photograph is taken from a slight left angle. On the back is a list of various cards available for purchase through Pomeroy and Wilson. Show less