Series 4: Beanham collection of stereoscopes

R 2374

series

approximately 1890-1930

9668868

5 stereoscopes (3 boxes) - wood, metal, glass, leather

A stereoscope is an optical instrument through which two pictures of the same object, taken from slightly different points of view, are seen one by each eye, producing the effect of one three dimensional picture. Early stereoscopes were used for viewing stereo cards or stereo photographs.

Reference:
Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences

Five stereoscopes (stereo photograph viewers) collected by Harry Beanham:

BOX 1
Table model stereoscope, wood, with round base and turned wooden pedestal, metal viewing shield lined with purple velvet, and metal handle with wood photo holder, latest patent date June 1902

BOX 2
Brewster-style stereoscope, wood, with glass plate, wood eyepieces with glass lenses, hinged wooden door with mirror to allow light, manufacturer unknown, approximately 1900-1910

Hand-held small stereoscope, with adjustable leather-covered metal eyepieces, glass lenses, manufacturer unknown, approximately 1930

BOX 3
"Saturn scope" stereoscope, wood, with metal viewing shield lined with purple velvet on edge, glass lenses, with collapsible handle and sliding photo holder, latest patent date February 1896

"Saturn scope" stereoscope, wood, with metal viewing shield lined with purple velvet on edge, glass lenses, with collapsible handle and sliding photo holder, latest patent date February 1896

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