Keystone Stereoview 26969 Bleeding Pine Tree for Turpentine Near Tallahassee FL For Sale
When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network.
Keystone Stereoview 26969 Bleeding Pine Tree for Turpentine Near Tallahassee FL:
$24.99
This stereoview card from Keystone View Company presents a black and white image titled "Bleeding a Pine Tree for Turpentine, near Tallahassee, Florida." The photograph shows a man using a tool to collect the resinous sap from a longleaf pine tree in a forest setting. The image captures the traditional method of extracting turpentine by making cuts in the bark of the pine and collecting the sap with drip cups.The back of the card provides detailed historical context about the turpentine industry, explaining the significance of the longleaf pine as a major natural resource in Florida. It describes the tapping process, where bark is chipped to expose the sapwood and the gum sap flows into cups placed at the base of the cuts. Further details include the distillation process of the sap into turpentine and resin, emphasizing their uses in soap, paper, and naval stores.The stereoview card measures approximately 7 inches wide and is printed on sturdy cardboard material. It is an original edition from the early 20th century, manufactured in the United States by Keystone View Company, and reflects an important industrial practice of the era. This piece offers a unique glimpse into natural resource harvesting and early American forestry industries.
Related Items:
Keystone World War Through Stereoscope 200 card set with viewer
$305.00
Keystone Stereoview Preparing for Winter in the Arctic Inuit Kayak and Dogs
$24.99
A Train Robber Holding Up a Train Comic Stereoview Card by Keystone View Co.
$28.00