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In June of 1902, the founder of the Keystone View C. reported that he feared for the safety of George Pratt, a Meadville photographer working in Asia, for no one had received a letter from Pratt since November of 1901 nor his shipments of photographic plates (photo negatives).
The good news is that, though Pratt had become gravely ill, he returned to Meadville in 1903.
The Johnson-Shaw Stereoscopic Museum, 423 Chestnut St., Meadville, has a new exhibit showcasing the challenges of working in foreign countries during the early 1900s.
On exhibit are 16 stereoviews showing the Asian countries Pratt visited as a Keystone photographer, as well as three views of Cuba during the Spanish-American War, which Pratt photographed. Stereoscopes will be available so visitors can experience the images’ 3D effects.
Also on display are copies of early 1900s newspaper articles regarding George Pratt, plus images of early photographers working in rugged areas since no photograph of Pratt could be found.
The Johnson-Shaw Stereoscopic Museum is open Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. through November.
To tour the museum on a weekday, contact Lance Johnson at (814) 720-4306 to make arrangements.
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