Stereoscope

Dateca. 1920

Mediumwood, velvet, tin, brass

Dimensions12 1/2 × 7 × 4 in. (31.8 × 17.8 × 10.2 cm)

ClassificationsPhotographic Equipment

Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, gift of Mr. William S. Wilson

Object numberPC1976.86.55

DescriptionThis is a stereoscope made of wood, tin, glass, and leather. This stereoscope has a long, fairly thin, horizontal base on which all other parts are attached. The viewing section is attached to the front of this base, and is shaped like a pair of large goggles with two square glass panes in the center of each side. The outer edge is lined in red velvet and is curved to cup the face. Underneath the base is a long handle with a curved tip, there is a hinge were the handle can be folded for storage or to make it easier to hold. At the back of the base is a horizontal stand with two metal bars vertically attached to either end. This piece is where a pair of stereoscopic images can be placed to be viewed.

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