This antique stereoview, titled \"9400—Laliberte\'s Fur Parlor—Finest in the World, Quebec, Canada,\" offers a detailed 3D glimpse into the historic fur trade of the late 19th century. Published by the Keystone View Company and copyrighted in 1899 by B. L. Singley, the image depicts a lavishly decorated interior filled with taxidermy and various pelts, including a prominent large cat rug in the foreground. The scene showcases the opulence and scale of the Canadian fur industry during this era, with numerous specimens displayed on the walls and floor of the parlor.The stereograph is mounted on a standard curved cardboard mount, measuring approximately 7 inches in width. The front of the card features the publisher\'s mark \"Keystone View Company, Manufacturers and Publishers, Meadville, Pa., St. Louis, Mo.\" and the copyright line. The reverse side includes an extensive historical narrative in English and multiple translations, discussing Quebec\'s role as the \"sentinel city of the St. Lawrence\" and its connection to the Hudson\'s Bay Company and the Northwest Fur Company. It specifically lists the principal fur-bearing animals of Canada as the Beaver, Mink, Otter, and Marten.
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