1870s Seamoss and Seashells Stereoview folk art black cat I purchased this and a

I purchased this and a second Dows print from the estate of artist Leon Hovsepian (1911-2018) in Worchester

Unsigned from what I can tell

Perfect for holding incoming or outgoing mail or setting aside bills to be paid

and a wonderfully expressive face

Early 20th century or so I would think

1870s Seamoss and Seashells Stereoview folk art black cat I purchased this and aAnother week, another lovely stereoview, with the pair of albumen photos on this one capturing a bouquet like arrangement of seashells and seamoss. I can't look at it without thinking of pressed sea moss albums, linked both to the Victorian obsession with the wonders of the natural world and to the liberation of young women from the confines of the parlor! Lovely and delicate feeling. 7" x 3 3 8", good condition, with perfect matte yellow mat. C.