On View
Not on viewStereoscopes
DateLate 1800s
Terms
- Stereoscopes
- Glass
- Metal
- Velvet
Dimensions33 cm (13 in.)
MarkingsOn central metal bar: "PATENT APPLIED FOR"
Credit LineGift of Mr. Russell H. Kettell
Object numberM0336
DescriptionStereoscope viewer: a binocular optical instrument by means of which two pictures appear as one and stand out in relief. Circular stand covered in olive green plush, petal design in center. Thin metal stem. Viewing device consists of two square glass lenses surrounded by a piece against which the user places his/her forehead, covered in same olive green plush.Metal fleur-de-lis affixed beneath lenses. Wooden divider between left and right lenses points down toward a U-shaped hook used to hold photograph.
Object number: H2501
Object number: F2015.0001A
