S&W versus U&U London Bridge

[P3D James R. Motley <ex836@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

On 5/12/96, Sid Herbage commented that he had a London Bridge
Stereo View Copyright 1896 by Strohmeyer & Wyman which must be
identical to the Copyright 1901 by Underwood & Underwood view
that I described.  

Sid, I think that they are the exact same view.  I have other S&W
cards that are marked on the right border of the card "Sold only
by Underwood & Underwood".  I suspect that your card also will be
marked that way.  Also, Waldsmith's book STEREO VIEWS (page 53 &
54) in describing the history of Underwood & Underwood states
"They purchased the photoprinting works of Strohmeyer & Wyman,
and by 1901 they were producing 25,000 views a day....",etc.  It
appears that U&U obtained a copyright at that time.  Does that
make sense?

Thanks to all who contributed very interesting comments on the
London Bridge(s) - those in London over several hundred years and
the one now in Arizona.


Regards.....Jim Motley...ex836@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
     


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