{"product_id":"1148-meyerbeer-giacomo-three-rare-tissue-stereoviews-of-l-africaine","title":"Meyerbeer, Giacomo.  (1791-1864) Three Rare Tissue Stereoviews of L'Africaine","description":"Rare tissue stereoview photographs, probably from the first production of Meyerbeer's final opera.  Included are the following cards: Acte I, Scene V (fine); Acte III, Scene VI (one break left side; else fine); Acte V, Scene I (fine).  Each 7 x 3.5 inches (17.8 x 8.9 cm.).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe opera, with a libretto by Eugene Scribe, was premiered at the Paris Opera on April 25th, 1865.  These images become three dimensional when viewed through a stereoscope, and were likely taken at the first production which featured Marie Sasse as Sélika.  The image from Act III shows the sinking of Don Pedro's ship, an effect which caused a great sensation at the time.","brand":"Schubertiade Music and Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46093121421471,"sku":"1148","price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0512\/4826\/7423\/files\/Meyerbeer_Giacomo_Stereoview_Cards_1148.jpg?v=1722186064","url":"https:\/\/www.schubertiademusic.com\/products\/1148-meyerbeer-giacomo-three-rare-tissue-stereoviews-of-l-africaine","provider":"Schubertiade Music and Arts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}