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Sawyer's view-master lighted stereoscopic viewer (Model H)

Item is a circular beige plastic Model H View-Master manufactured by Sawyer's Inc. The long advanced lever on the side of the viewer will rotate the reel one frame at a time once pressed. First, reels are inserted through the top of the viewer. Next, user would look through binocular eye holes to see a three dimensional image. View-Master can be used with ambient light. In the mid-1960's Sawyer's was acquired as a subsidiary by GAF. Light bar is on the top of the viewer with battery compact on the bottom of the feet. Written on the object : Sawyer's View-Master Lighted Viewer

Stereoscopic view magic 3-D viewer

Item is a over/under print viewer manufactured by Viewmagic to view physical or digital born images as three-dimensional objects. The 3D viewer converts 4 x 6 inch prints, which is a not a suitable format size for stereoscopes, into functioning stereographic images. Prisms in the item direct right eye vision upwards and left eye vision down. By swaying forward and back the two images begin to fuse together to mimic a three-dimensional image. Item comes in original unopned package and instruction manuals. Written on object : View Magic Dimension Press Harvard. MA 10451-0083 Made in U.S.A.

View-master junior projector (View-Master)

Item is a electronic brown plastic projector with electrical cord manufactured by Sawyer's Inc. with a bakelite and metal case. Item comes with original instructional pamphlet on how to operate projector. This projector takes View-Master picture reels to project two-dimensional images onto a flat white surface. Reels are placed in the top slot with titles towards lenses. Reels alternate with changing metal lever. Junior Luma-Ray F3/70mm. Written on object : View-Master Junior Projector 115 V.A.C. - D.C. 30 W. Sawyer's Inc. Portland. Ore. U.S.A.

Sawyer's View-Master Stereo Viewer (model C)

Item is a handheld plastic black Model C View-Master manufactured by Sawyer's Inc. from the mid-1940's to mid-1950's. This model was the first of its kind to have a slot for reels to be placed in for viewing. The metal lever on the side of the viewer will rotate the reel one frame at a time once pressed. First, reels are inserted through the top of the viewer. Next, the user would look through binocular eye holes to see a three-dimensional image. View-Master can be used with ambient light. Later Model C editions came with an attachable bulb. The 3D viewer included a Royal Canadian Mountain Police sticker.

Written on object : Sawyer's View-Master Reg. U.S. Pat. Off. Can Pat.406893 Other Pat. Pend. U.S. Pat. 2189285. Brit. Pat. 538492. Made in U.S.A. Other Pat. Pend. Portland-Ore.

Sawyer's View-Master Stereo Viewer (model G)

Item is a beige plastic Model G View-Master manufactured by Sawyer's Inc. the 3D viewer includes original packaging, a GAF View-Master Stereo Viewer box nearly identical to the Sawyer's version of the viewer. The lever on the side of the viewer will rotate the reel one frame at a time once pressed. First, reels are inserted through the top of the viewer. Next, user would look through binocular eye holes to see a three dimensional image. View-Master can be used with ambient light. This item comes with a promotional reel depicting different reel themes available for purchase through Sawyer's Inc. Reel is made of 7 diametrical, 16 mm colour transparencies. In the mid-1960's Sawyer's was acquired as a subsidiary by GAF. This may explain why the packaging and object were nearly identical but branded differently.

View-Master Lighted 3D

Item is a handheld red plastic View-Master. The 3D viewer includes one a reel of 7 diametrical, 16 mm colour transparencies depicting promotional themed images of famous popular culture and cartoon characters. Reels for View-Master were sold through Tycho Industries, Inc. Reels were manufactured by Tycho Industries Inc. in Portland, Oregon, USA. Whereas, the View-Master was manufactured in New Jersey, USA. The yellow lever on the side of the viewer will rotate the reel one frame at a time once pressed. First, reels are inserted through the top of the viewer. Next, user would look through binocular eye holes to see a three dimensional image. View-Master can be used with ambient light or by bulb. Bulb is powered by 2 ‘AA’ batteries that are fit into a compartment beneath the viewer. A yellow push down button on the front of the viewer controls bulb. Written on object : View-Master Lighted 3D

Stori viewer stereoscopic viewer

Item is a brown binocular style plastic stereoscopic viewer accompanied by a colour transparency card depicting Llamas from South America. The 3D viewer was used to view two nearly identical photographs, or stereographs, as one three dimensional image. The stereograph would be placed in the card holder then viewed through the lens. The binocular effect would cause the two images to overlap and mimic a three-dimensional effect. Written on the card is are llama facts. This card is apart of a Zoo themed series.

GAF red and white view-master (Model G)

Item is a handheld red and white plastic View-Master containing a promotional reel of 7 diametrical, 16 mm colour transparencies sold through GAF. The 3D viewer was manufactured by GAF Corporation in Portland, Oregon, USA. The lever on the side of the viewer will rotate the reel one frame at a time once pressed. Item is made of plastic and metal. Reels are interchangeable. In 1939, General Aniline & Film Corporation (GAF) merged with Agfa-Ansco, finally operating under Anitec until 1998. Item comes in original packaging. Written on object : GAF (Canada) Ltd. 70 Alexdon Rd. Drownsview On.

Kodaslide Stereo Viewer I

Item is a brown handheld electronic stereoscopic viewer manufactured by Kodak. Lenses adjustment and focus are controlled by a small brown knob on the right and switch on the top of eye lenses.
This 3D viewer was used to view two nearly identical photographs, or stereographs, as one three dimensional image. The stereograph would be placed in the cardholder and adjusted to fit the user's vision until the two images overlap to mimic a three-dimensional effect. Typically, this object would take transparencies from reels or cards. The light within the object would illuminate the back of the transparency to heighten the experience.

Multi-Vue stereoscopic viewer kit

This item is a promotional stereoscopic kit given out by Chevrolet General Motors photography to display interiors and exteriors of their new car line. Each image is titled with the car name. The 3D viewer is black and made from metal and plastic. The viewer comes with a built-in light that requires C batteries. Stereoscopic cards are placed through the slot in the bottom of the stereoscope, next the image would be viewed through the viewer. Lens can be adjusted by the metal knobs on the side to correct vision. A push-down button on the body of the viewer turns on a small internal light bulb which brightens the stereoscopic transparencies. This makes the image easier to see. Box of kit is made from cardboard and leather with snap buttons to open and close. Slots within the box divide and house viewer and stereographs.

World War 2 recovery centre and family photography album with stereoscopic viewer

Item is a cardboard boxed filled with 54 stereoscopic images. Item comes with one handheld, compact, metal accordion fold black stereoscope. This object was used to view two nearly identical photographs, or stereographs, as one three dimensional image. The stereograph would be placed in the sliding card holder and adjusted to fit the user's vision until the two images overlap to mimic a three-dimensional effect. Images are vernacular photographs sent to A.P. Manners Ltd. to develop, print, and then return images to photographers. Written by previous owners on a small yellow post-it-note : recoverying from W.W. II English Military Sectary.

Written on box : A.P. Manners Ltd. Finest Quality Developing, Printing, Enlarging and 35 mm Process In Services Photographic and Cine Specialists, 11 Westover Road, Bournemouth.

Holmes nickle and velvet stereoscopic viewer (unknown)

This item is a Holmes style nickle stereoscope with purple velvet covering the viewer, seated on a pedestal. The body of the item is adorned with floral engravings. Item is compact and collapsible. This object was used to view two nearly identical photographs, or stereographs, as one three dimensional image. The stereograph would be placed in the sliding card holder and adjusted to fit the user's vision until the two images overlap to mimic a three-dimensional effect. Item is able to detach from base and become handheld or remain a tabletop viewer. The silver gelatin stereograph that accompanies this object is of an ancient Egyptian temple produced ca. 1904 by Underwood & Underwood Publishers. Image comes with an explanation about the monument.

Kromskop stereoscopic table viewer

Item is a Kromskop viewer developed by Frederic E. Ives in 1895. Item comes with 1 monochrome transparency made from 3 colour separation negatives layered together; these transparencies were often referred to as kromograms. Kromograms were known as early examples of colour photography available as both mono and stereo images. A glass monoschrome plate is placed on top of object, when viewed through glass eye holes the image is overlapped with three kromograms making the stereograph appear three-dimensional and coloured. It is built in a staircase-shaped box with two eyeholes on the front. The articulated base allows the viewer to be properly oriented with light. At the back of the object is a tilting mirror. The mirror is designed to redirect light into the virtual window above. Lighting can be controlled so that the colour will not be distorted and take on a dominate colour.

Shomescope stereoscopic viewer

This item is a stereoscopic viewer made of a wooden compact case and concave mirror manufactured by Shomescope Manufacturing Company. A photograph would be placed facing the mirror to produce a three-dimensional effect. Three slits are built into the base of the case to hold photographs. Compact front has original label taped over with a mylar protection layer. Bottom of compact has small metal decorations in the corners branded with Shomescope.

Written on object : Trade Shomescope Mark Patented March 26, 1914 Shomescope Mfg. Co. Kansas City, Mo

Combination graphoscope and stereoscope viewer (unknown)

Item is a wooden combination graphoscope and stereoscope. The graphoscope is a viewing device used to enlarge photographs and text. Item is a built with a magnifying glass in a wooden frame that can collapse onto itself. Whereas, the Stereoscope was used to view two nearly identical photographs, or stereographs, as one three dimensional image. The stereograph would be placed in the card holder and adjusted to fit the user's vision until the two images overlap to mimic a three-dimensional effect. Item has a cut out of a clover leaf on the cardholder. This item comes with a removable viewing lens for the stereoscope. Underneath the body is an extendable handle, this accessory allows for the stereoscope to be either handheld or sit as a tabletop viewer.

Tri-vision stereoscopic viewer (Haneel)

Item is a black stereoscopic view master manufactured by Haneel Tri-Vision. Viewer is made from plastic and metal. Viewer's eyepieces are adjustable to user's vision when focusing on image. This item is designed to hold one stereographic three-dimensional transparency. Transparency can be inserted through the slot on the top of the viewer. Item comes with square plastic windows used to illuminate backs of transparencies on view.

Written on object : Haneel Tri-Vision Pat'd 2349013

Wooden box with built in stereoscope viewer and slide holder

Item is a wooden box with a built in compact collapsible stereoscope viewer and card slide holder. This object was used to view two nearly identical photographs, or stereographs, as one three dimensional image. The stereograph would be placed in the sliding card holder and adjusted to fit the user's vision until the two images overlap to mimic a three-dimensional effect.

Kodaslide stereo viewer I

Item is a plastic and metal 3D viewer used to observe reels of Kodak colour three-dimensional transparencies. Knob on the side switches transparencies. Item comes in original box.

Written on box: " For life-like pictures in 3 dimensions. Focus and interocular adjustments, takes all standard stereo mounts, operates anywhere-converts to 110-volt"

Stereo-phot stereoscopic viewer

This item is a handheld stereoscope made of wood and plastic. This object was used to view two nearly identical photographs, or stereographs, as one three dimensional image. The stereograph would be placed in the card holder, next binocular like lenses would be adjusted with a knob to fit the user's vision. This merges the two images together mimicing a three-dimensional effect. Body of viewer imitates a polyorama stereoscope. Item comes with one colour transparency stereograph of a Marina filled with yachts.

Written on stereograph : Shelter Island Marina - August 1992

Series 53 boxset: midnight sun north-cape and the norwegian fjords

Item is a stereoscopic box set and comes with one collapsible black hoodless stereoscope and 53 silver gelatin stereographs of Midnight Sun North-Cape and The Norwegian Fjords. This object was used to view two nearly identical photographs, or stereographs, as one three dimensional image. The stereograph would be placed in the sliding card holder and adjusted to fit the user's vision until the two images overlap to mimic a three-dimensional effect. Associated with the Stella Polaris cruising ship. Written on object: Original Indupor Patent Made In Germany.

The corete-scope stereoscopic viewer

Item is a black metal hand held stereoscope with collapsible handle. This object was used to view two nearly identical photographs, or stereographs, as one three dimensional image. The stereograph would be placed in the sliding card holder and adjusted to fit the user's vision until the two images overlap to mimic a three-dimensional effect.

Newman stereoscopic viewer

This item is a metal and plastic stereoscopic viewer. Manufacturing plate is screwed on top of viewer. This object was used to view two nearly identical photographs, or stereographs, as one three dimensional image. The stereograph would be placed in the sliding card holder and adjusted to fit the user's vision until the two images overlap to mimic a three-dimensional effect. Lenses can be adjusted by dial on top of viewer. Written on object : Newman Broun Corp. New York, N.Y.

Brown and white tin hand held stereoscopic viewer

Item is a compact, collapsible brown and white tin hand held viewer. Item comes with 50 lithographic stereograph cards of wild and domesticated animals. The first three cards in the collection are a table of contents explaining imagery in stereographs. This object was used to view two nearly identical photographs, or stereographs, as one three dimensional image. The stereograph would be placed in the sliding card holder and adjusted to fit the user's vision until the two images overlap to mimic a three-dimensional effect.

Tin stereoscope viewer (De Jong)

Item is a compact green tin stereoscope viewer adorned with a gold leaf and painted floral design. Item is collapsible. Manufacture's brand is stamped between viewer lenses. Item comes with two silver gelatin stereoscopes from the Pocket Rotoscope a different manufacture of stereoscope viewers and stereographs. Images show portraits of celebrity women from the 20th century. Both women wear Victorian style costumes. Dutch text written on object suggests that item was a promotional stereoscope for a Chocolate and Cocoa company. This object was used to view two nearly identical photographs, or stereographs, as one three dimensional image. The stereograph would be placed in the sliding card holder and adjusted to fit the user's vision until the two images overlap to mimic a three-dimensional effect.

Polyorama stereoscopic viewer (unknown)

This item is a handheld stereoscope made of wood and plastic. This object was used to view two nearly identical photographs, or stereographs, as one three dimensional image. The stereograph would be placed in the card holder, next binocular like lenses would be adjusted with a knob to fit the user's vision. This merges the two images together mimic a three-dimensional effect. A flap hood on the top of viewer is designed to allow light to illuminate stereograph. The hood comes with a mirror. Object comes with one glass plate stereograph of men and women in Victorian clothing sightseeing at a waterfall edge.

La StereoCarte stereoscope

This item is a red collapsible cardboard box stereoscope. This object was used to view two nearly identical photographs, or stereographs, as one three dimensional image. The stereograph would be placed in the card holder and viewed through the lenses until the two images would overlap to mimic a three-dimensional photograph. A silver brand is stamped in the top left corner of the box. Object comes with two lithographic stereoscopic postage cards of street life in Paris, French from the early 20th century. Images depict famous french landmarks and people walking amongst traffic.

Written on top of box : La Stereo Carte Brevetee S.G.D.G. Nousvelles Vues Stereoscopiques Avec Leur Stereoscope A Foyer Variable.

Cardboard stereoscope with binocular lenses (unknown)

This item is a handheld stereoscope with binocular lenses made from cardboard. The body of the stereoscope is able to extend. This object was used to view two nearly identical photographs, or stereographs, as one three dimensional image. The stereograph would first be placed in the sliding card holder. Once viewed through the viewer the two images would merge together to mimic a three-dimensional photograph. Object comes with one glass plate stereograph of a elaborately designed baroque room.

Wooden stereoscope with binocular lenses

This item is a handheld stereoscope with binocular lenses made from wood and plastic. This object was used to view two nearly identical photographs, or stereographs, as one three dimensional image. First, the stereograph would be placed in the sliding card holder. Once viewed through the viewer the two images would merge together to mimic a three-dimensional photograph. Object comes with one glass plate stereograph of a smiling woman holding a purse while rowing a boat in a river.

Whiting's magic photo album stereoscope

Item is a stamped metal viewer. This object can collapse into a flat tin box. Inside object contains various themes of 12 standard sized hand coloured stereograph cards. Some examples include colonialist representations of non-European cultures, scenic poems, landscapes, religious iconology and World Fair Events. Object can be used as a photo album and a tabletop stereoscope.

Written on object: Whitting's Magic Photo Album Educator.

Wooden stereoscope with binocular lenses (Universal)

This item is a handheld stereoscope with binocular lenses made from wood and brass. This object was used to view two nearly identical photographs, or stereographs, as one three dimensional image. First, the stereograph would be placed in the sliding card holder, next the two images would merge together to mimic a three-dimensional photograph. Object comes with one 35 mm black and white film transparency of doctors and nurses assisting injured people off a Red Cross train at a train station.

Hand held accordion fold stereoscope viewer

Item is a hand-held wooden viewer, base and handle attached to a metal accordion fold. Handle is able to bend back onto viewer. This sterescope was built with a card holder and hood to protect eyes from additional light that could disrupt the image.

Written on object : Patented Jul 5. 1870 & Mar.26.1878.

Leather polyorama stereoscopic viewer (unknown)

This item is a handheld stereoscope made of wood and covered in leather. This object was used to view two nearly identical photographs, or stereographs, as one three dimensional image. The stereograph would be placed in the card holder, next binocular like lenses can be twisted until adjusted to the user's vision. This merges the two images to mimic a three-dimensional effect. A hood on the top of viewer is designed to allow light in & illuminate stereograph. The later is adorned with gold leaf detailing.

The pocket rotoscope stereoscope

Item is a novelty compact collapsible tinplate stereoscope given as a premium from cigarette brands. The cover of the object is built in the shape of a small book. It is detailed with green, gold and yellow floral designs. Once item is unlocked, a viewer with small lenses pops out parallel to a small folding card holder. The lenses slide in and out horizontally and the built in round topped frame move back and forth. Object was built like this to allow the user to focus. Stereoviews are 40 mm. Viewing lenses are 60 mm in focal length. This object was used to view two nearly identical photographs, or stereographs, as one three dimensional image. The stereograph would be placed in the card holder and adjusted to fit the user's vision until the two images overlap to mimic a three-dimensional effect.This stereoscope comes with 12 black and white silver gelatin stereographs of Victorian Celebrities.

Written on object : The Pocket Rotoscope The Rotary Photographic Co. Lo. 12 New Union St. London, E.C. Works, West Drayton, Midd With 12 Real Photographic Stereograms Views, Staturary, Celebrities, Children, Comic Scenes, Etc. Patented Ro. No. 442.342.

Wooden stereoscope with binocular lenses (JCA Dresden)

This item is a handheld stereoscope with binocular lenses made from wood and brass. This object was used to view two nearly identical photographs, or stereographs, as one three dimensional image. First, the stereograph would be placed in the sliding card holder, next the holder would be adjusted with the turning knob on the right. This would merge the two images together until they mimic a three-dimensional effect. Object comes with one glass plate stereograph of 3 soldiers and 2 women dressed in Victorian clothing smiling while walking on a bridge in front of a hill.

Magical stereoscope (unknown)

Item is a handheld stereoscope made from wood, plastic and cardbaord. Item was originally designed as a child's toy. This object was used to view two nearly identical photographs, or stereographs, as one three dimensional image. The stereograph would be placed in the card holder merging the two images to mimic a three-dimensional effect. Stereoscope comes with 12 paper black and white stereographs of animals at the zoo. Written on object : Magical Stereoscope.

Polyorama stereoscopic viewer (unknown)

This item is a handheld stereoscope made of wood and brass. This object was used to view two nearly identical photographs, or stereographs, as one three dimensional image. The stereograph would be placed in the card holder, next binocular like lenses can be twisted until adjusted to the user's vision. This merges the two images to mimic a three-dimensional effect. A hood on the top of viewer is designed to allow light to illuminate stereograph. Object comes with one glass plate stereograph of Windsor Castle, England.

Tru-Vue viewer box set (Tru-Vue company)

Item is a brown plastic 3D viewer built with a push-down lever between the lenses. The lever is designed to rotate a reel containing three-dimensional black and white 35 mm acetate film manufactured by Tru-Vue Company. Images are inserted through the slot on the left side of the lenses. Item comes with square plastic windows to illuminate backs of transparencies on view. Once the film is circulated, it rewinds itself on the right-hand side of the viewer. Item comes in original box with 4 original films depicting the Grand Canyon's major landmarks.

Written on object : Tru-View Rock Island, Ill. U S PAT. 90564 Made in U.S.A. Written on box : Fifty-Six Scenes Of The Grand Canyon Of Arizona In Three Dimensional Photography.

Collapsible wooden tabletop stereoscope (unknown)

This object was used to view two nearly identical photographs, or stereographs, as one three dimensional image. The stereograph would be placed in the sliding card holder and adjusted to fit the user's vision until the two images overlap to mimic a three-dimensional effect. Item is a American style tabletop design made entirely of wood. Viewer lenses and card holder are able to collapse onto the base to be more compact. Shutters cover glass lenses for protection.

View-master stereoscope (Sawyer's)

Item is a handheld View-Master manufactured by Swayer's Inc and first introduced at the New York World Fair (1939-1940). The 3D viewer is made of plastic and metal. Reel shows 7 diametrical, 16 mm kodachrome transparencies of famous global landmarks. The push-down lever on the side of the viewer will rotate the reel one frame at a time. Reels are interchangeable and come with a variety of themes often ordered through a View-Master catalogue.

Sawyer's Inc.

Stereoscope viewer with clipboard mount (unknown)

Item is a Holmes style handheld wooden stereoscope with a black metal hood and clipboard mount. This object was used to view two nearly identical photographs, or stereographs, as one three dimensional image. The stereograph would be placed in the clipboard mount and adjusted to fit the user's vision until the two images overlap to mimic a three-dimensional effect.

Correct-eye-scope stereoscope set (Keystone)

Item is a green wood and plastic Correct-Eye-Scope used for vision testing and vision therapy. Item comes with a green wooden base and metal plates designed to hold Correct-Eye-Graphs or stereoscopic like drawings manufactured by Keystone Viewing Company to improve or test vision. A correct-Eye-Graph template would be placed in the sliding card holder, next the user would view the template through the stereoscope and attempt to trace the image displayed. This item comes with two booklets; one booklet designed for the left eye and one booklet designed for the right eye. Booklets are marked as such. Booklets also contain user instructions. The stereoscope is made from a wooden base with metal hooded eye holder similar to the design of a Homles stereoscope.

Wooden handheld stereoscope viewer (unknown)

Item is a Holmes style handheld wooden stereoscope with wooden hood and handle. This object was used to view two nearly identical photographs, or stereographs, as one three dimensional image. The stereograph would be placed in the sliding card holder and adjusted to fit the user's vision until the two images overlap to mimic a three-dimensional effect.

Talking View-Master gift pack (GAF)

Item is a grey Talking View Master manufactured by GAF Corporation. 3D viewer comes with 7 reels of three-dimensional colour transparencies attached to 7 plastic soundtracks narrating the scenes. Reel themes range from famous landmarks to popular cartoon episodes. Item uses two "C" batteries that can be inserted into the bottom compartment of the view master. Reel is inserted on top of the object into the slot between the two lenses. Reel must be placed in with the "V" mark up and sound recording facing away from the user. Push down lever on the side of the object rotates the reel to the next image. When narration stops, the user must push down on the sound located of the object. Once pressed down and released will the prerecorded track change to the next. Item comes with original instructions, 2 ordering catalogues for new reels, and box. Instructions are also available on top of the object.

Exposition universelle interinationale stereoscope viewer (H.C. White)

Item is a wooden handheld Holmes styled stereoscope and a red velvet lined aluminium hooded viewer. Hood has floral engravings and branded with the H.C. White Co. medallion in the centre. Handle bends back onto viewer. This object was used to view two nearly identical photographs, or stereographs, as one three dimensional image. The stereograph would be placed in the sliding card holder and adjusted to fit the user's vision until the two images overlap to mimic a three-dimensional effect.

Written on object : Pat'd July 28.03 Pat'd. July.23.03.

Wooden hand held stereoscope viewer with cardboard hood (American Lens)

Item is a Holmes style handheld wooden stereoscope with cardboard hood, adjustable card slide and handle. Handle is detachable. This object was used to view two nearly identical photographs, or stereographs, as one three dimensional image. The stereograph would be placed in the sliding card holder and adjusted to fit the user's vision until the two images overlap to mimic a three-dimensional effect. Written on object : American Lens Trademark Stereoscope. A clenched fist is branded into the top of the card slide holder.

Wooden hand held stereoscope viewer with metal orange and black hood (unknown)

Item is a Holmes style handheld wooden stereoscope with metal hood, adjustable card slide and handle. Metal hood has an orange and black stripped design and lined with fabric. This object was used to view two nearly identical photographs, or stereographs, as one three dimensional image. The stereograph would be placed in the sliding card holder and adjusted to fit the user's vision until the two images overlap to mimic a three-dimensional effect.

Black metal handheld stereoscope viewer (unknown)

Item is a black Holmes style handheld metal stereoscope viewer hood, adjustable card slide and handle. Handle can bend back onto viewer. This object was used to view two nearly identical photographs, or stereographs, as one three dimensional image. The stereograph would be placed in the sliding card holder and adjusted to fit the user's vision until the two images overlap to mimic a three-dimensional effect.

Hand held wooden stereoscope viewer with cardboard hood (unknown)

This item is a handheld wooden Holmes style stereoscope. The hood is made of cardboard painted to imitate wood grain. Slide holder is adjustable. Handle is detachable.This object was used to view two nearly identical photographs, or stereographs, as one three dimensional image. The stereograph would be placed in the sliding card holder and adjusted to fit the user's vision until the two images overlap to mimic a three-dimensional effect.

Written on object : Pat'd Dec.7.1875.

Sun sculpture hand held stereoscope viewer (Underwood & Underwood)

Item is a hand held wooden stereoscope manufactured by Underwood & Underwood. Viewer hood is made of aluminium, lined with velvet and adorned with floral engravings. Handle folds back onto viewer and card slider can be adjusted. Written on top of item : Sun Sculpture U&U trademark. This object was used to view two nearly identical photographs, or stereographs, as one three dimensional image. The stereograph would be placed in the sliding card holder and adjusted to fit the user's vision until the two images have overlapped to mimic a three-dimensional effect.

Written on handle : Man'f'd by Underwood & Underwood, New York, June 11, 1901, Foreign Patent Applied For. Written on Hood : BASS.

Tru-Vue viewer box set (Tru-Vue company)

Item is a brown plastic 3D viewer built with a push-down lever between the lenses. The lever is designed to rotate a reel containing three-dimensional black and white 35 mm acetate film manufactured by Tru-Vue Company. Images are inserted through the slot on the left side of the lenses. Item comes with square plastic windows to illuminate backs of transparencies on view. Once the film is circulated, it rewinds itself on the right hand side of the viewer. Item comes in original box with 6 original films depicting the Golden Gate Exposition and San Francisco’s major landmarks. Item also comes with original pink catalogue explaining how to use the Tru-Vue and how to order new film, as well as a business card for True-Vue Inc, that is also an order form. Written on object : Tru-View Rock Island, Ill. U S PAT. 90564 Made in U.S.A. Written on box : Tru-Vue Ins. Pictures With Depth Rock Island Illinois Printed And Made In U.S.A.

Wooden handheld stereoscope viewer (unknown)

Item is a Holmes style handheld wooden stereoscope with wooden hood and handle. This object was used to view two nearly identical photographs, or stereographs, as one three dimensional image. The stereograph would be placed in the sliding card holder and adjusted to fit the user's vision until the two images overlap to mimic a three-dimensional effect.

Wooden handheld stereoscope viewer (unknown)

Item is a Holmes style handheld wooden stereoscope with wooden hood, adjustable card slide and handle. This object was used to view two nearly identical photographs, or stereographs, as one three dimensional image. The stereograph would be placed in the sliding card holder and adjusted to fit the user's vision until the two images overlap to mimic a three-dimensional effect.

Saturnscope stereoscope viewer (James M. Davis)

This item is a handheld wooden Holmes style stereoscope. The viewer hood is lined with red velvet. Slide holder is adjustable and handle bends back onto viewer. This object was used to view two nearly identical photographs, or stereographs, as one three dimensional image. The stereograph would be placed in the sliding card holder and adjusted to fit the user's vision until the two images overlap to mimic a three-dimensional effect.

Written on object : The Saturnscope James M. Davis SI. Washington Place, N.Y.U.S.A. Sole Agent Patented U.S.A. Oct.15. 1895., Canada FebY.1. 1896. France B.S.G.D.G. France Britain Germany Austria and Belgium.

Wood and metal stereoscope viewer with handle (unknown)

This item is a handheld wooden Holmes style stereoscope. The viewer hood is made of metal. Slide holder is adjustable and handle is missing. This object was used to view two nearly identical photographs, or stereographs, as one three dimensional image. The stereograph would be placed in the sliding card holder and adjusted to fit the user's vision until the two images overlap to mimic a three-dimensional effect.

Handheld metal hood stereoscope viewer (unknown)

This item is a handheld wooden Holmes style stereoscope. The hood is made of metal and engraved with a floral pattern. Lens openings are framed by metal. Red velvet lines the viewer hood. Slide holder is adjustable and handle folds back onto itself. This object was used to view two nearly identical photographs, or stereographs, as one three dimensional image. The stereograph would be placed in the sliding card holder and adjusted to fit the user's vision until the two images overlap to mimic a three-dimensional effect.

Written on object : Pat'd July.

Hand held wooden stereoscope viewer with cardboard hood (unknown)

This item is a handheld wooden Holmes style stereoscope. The hood is made of cardboard painted to imitate wood grain. Slide holder is adjustable. Handle is detachable. This object was used to view two nearly identical photographs, or stereographs, as one three dimensional image. The stereograph would be placed in the sliding card holder and adjusted to fit the user's vision until the two images overlap to mimic a three-dimensional effect.

Written on object : Pat'd Dec.7.1875.

Mercury stereoscope viewer (Underwood & Underwood)

This item is a handheld metal and wood Holmes style stereoscope. The metal viewer has engravings of flower and leaf details with red fabric lining the metal eyepiece. Slide holder is adjustable and handle folds back onto the viewer. "Mercury Stereoscope Trade Mark" is branded on top of the viewer. This object was used to view two nearly identical photographs, or stereographs, as one three dimensional image. The stereograph would be placed in the sliding card holder and adjusted to fit the user's vision until the two images overlap to mimic a three-dimensional effect.

Written on object : Underwood & Underwood New York Pat'd July 28'02 & May 01'06.

Wooden stereoscope viewer with handle (unknown)

Item is a Holmes style handheld wooden stereoscope with cardboard hood, adjustable card slide and handle. This object was used to view two nearly identical photographs, or stereographs, as one three dimensional image. The stereograph would be placed in the sliding card holder and adjusted to fit the user's vision until the two images overlap to mimic a three-dimensional effect.

Written on object : Pat'd June '74.

Wooden and brass hand-held viewer with ornate edge (unknown)

Item is a brass and wooden hand held stereoscope. The hood is decorated with an ornate edge. Handle is removable. This object was used to view two nearly identical photographs, or stereographs, as one three dimensional image. The stereograph would be placed in the sliding card holder and adjusted to fit the user's vision until the two images overlap to mimic a three-dimensional effect.

Written on object : Patent 1866.

Wooden handheld stereoscope viewer (unknown)

Item is a handheld Holmes style wooden stereoscope with wooden hood, adjustable card slide and handle. This object was used to view two nearly identical photographs, or stereographs, as one three dimensional image. The stereograph would be placed in the sliding card holder and adjusted to fit the user's vision until the two images overlap to mimic a three-dimensional effect.

Hand held stereoscope viewer set with stereographs (Underwood & Underwood)

Item is a stereoscope set that comes with a black case, wooden handheld Holmes style stereoscope, and 66 silver gelatin print stereograph cards depicting various landscapes, portraits, cultures and landmarks. This object was used for education and entertainment.

This object was used to view two nearly identical photographs, or stereographs, as one three dimensional image. The stereograph would be placed in the sliding card holder and adjusted to fit the user's vision until the two images overlap to mimic a three-dimensional effect. Object also comes with a hand written note by previous owner explaining the provenance of the item. Box contains dividers to house stereographs and is lined with a grey velvet. The stereoscope has a aluminium hood engraved with a floral design on the top. Velvet lines the edges of the viewer’s hood and the handle is able to fall back onto the viewer.

View-Master deluxe projector (Sawyer's)

Item is a electric View Master Deluxe Projector in original case. This item was manufactured by Sawyer's Inc. Item comes with f2.8 lens, 2 1/4" focal length, electric cord, and original 300 watt light bulb. Case is brown and also acts as a stand. The projector is brown with a small white leaver meant to rotate reelviews. A small grate is under the bottom of the case to allow heat out from the lamp and reduce overheating the projector. Item also comes with additional Sunset Projection Lamp for movie and still projectors. This object was used to project View Master reels onto flat white screens.

View-Master projector 30 standard (GAF)

Item is an olive electric View Master Projector manufactured by GAF Corporation. The slot on top of the projector is designed to insert reels into the projector. Pushing down the lever on the side of the projector will rotate the reel one frame at a time. Item is meant to project reel images on flat white screen. Written on object : 30 Watt Max. Item comes with a electrical cord.

Sesame street Big Bird view master

Item is a plastic view master manufactured by TYCO Industries and built in the shape of Sesame Street character Big Bird. The 3D viewer is in original packaging and comes with a reel of 7 diametrical, 16 mm colour transparencies depicting Sesame Street scenes featuring Big Bird and friends. Orange push down lever on the right is used to switch reel image. Reels are interchangeable.

Stereo-graphoscope viewer (unknown)

Item is a wooden stereoscope with binocular like lenses and a wooden hood. Stereograph card holder does not slide and handle bends onto viewer. This object was used to view two nearly identical photographs, or stereographs, as one three dimensional image. The stereograph would be placed in the sliding card holder and adjusted to fit the user's vision until the two images overlap to mimic a three-dimensional effect.

Written on object : USA Patent April 28, Canada, France, Great Germany and 1889 Oct 16 1895 and Feb 1896 B.S.G.D.G Britain Austria Belgium.

Revolving stereoscope viewer (J.W. Cadwell)

This item is a revolving stereoscope in the shape of an orb. Item comes in a circle wooden case, two knobs that switch stereographs and a metal belt designed to hold stereographs. Wooden viewer is adjustable to user's vision. This item was intended to be a parlour ornament and contains 122 stereographs of landscapes, portraits and landmarks all sized 8 by 12 inches. Inside cover is a label explaining how to use this stereoscope from manufacturer.

Mercury stereoscope viewer with black hood (American Stereoscopic Company)

Item is a wooden handheld stereoscopic viewer with a black metal hood. Hood is engraved with floral patterning and branded with The Mercury Stereoscope trademark. The edges of the hood are lined with black velvet. Handle folds back onto viewer. The entire stereoscope is kept within a black box. This item was patented by R.Y. Young an American photographer most known for his stereographs. This object was used to view two nearly identical photographs, or stereographs, as one three dimensional image. The stereograph would be placed in the sliding card holder and adjusted to fit the user's vision until the two images overlap to mimic a three-dimensional effect.

Written on box label : The Stereo - Gothard patented 1901, by R.Y. Young Sold Only By American Stereoscopic Company 725 Broadway, New York.

Young, R.Y.

Wooden handheld stereoscope viewer with metal rails (unknown)

Item is a wooden hand held stereoscopic viewer with an adjustable metal rail attached to a stereograph slide viewer. Hood is made of cardboard. This object was used to view two nearly identical photographs, or stereographs, as one three dimensional image. The stereograph would be placed in the sliding card holder and adjusted to fit the user's vision until the two image overlap to mimic a three-dimensional effect.

Wooden hand held stereoscope viewer (unknown)

Item is a wooden hand held stereoscope with expandable slide viewer. Hood is wooden with binocular styled eye holes. Handle is removable. This object was used to view two nearly identical photographs, or stereographs, as one three dimensional image. The stereograph would be placed in the sliding card holder and adjusted to fit the user's vision until the two image overlapped to mimic a three-dimensional effect.

Written on object : Pat'd April 23.89.

Tru-Vue viewer (Tru-Vue company)

Item is a plastic viewer built with a red push down handle. The handle is designed to rotate three-dimensional transparency images specifically manufactured by Tru-Vue Company. The original images come on cards which can be inserted through the slot between the lenses of the viewer. Item comes with square plastic windows to illuminate backs of transparencies on view.

Tru-Vue Company

Wooden hand held stereoscope viewer with black suede hood (unknown)

Item is a handheld stereoscope made from dark wood. Viewer hood is covered in a black suede. Sliding card holder is attached to a small wheel that glides over stereoscope extension. Handle can be detached. This object was used to view two nearly identical photographs, or stereographs, as one three dimensional image. The stereograph would be placed in the sliding card holder and adjusted to fit the user's vision until the two image overlapped to mimic a three-dimensional effect.

View-Master model A (Sawyer's)

Item is a handheld plastic view master manufactured by Swayer's Inc. This 3D viewer was first introduced at the New York World Fair (1939-1940).Reel of 16 mm colour transparencies of 7 diametrical pairs depicting Victoria Falls, Southern Rhodesia, Africa. The lever on the side of the viewer will rotate the reel one frame at a time once pressed. Originally this item was meant as an educational tool for adults but quickly became a popular children's toy. Item is made of plastic and metal. Reels are interchangeable and come with a variety of themes.

Written on object : Swayer's view master Portland Ore. U.S. pat.2, 189, 255 Foreign Pats Appl'd For Made in USA

Hand held stereoscope viewer (unknown)

Item is a handheld stereoscopic viewer made entirely of wood. Item comes with a sliding card holder and handle folds back onto viewer. This object was used to view two nearly identical photographs, or stereographs, as one three dimensional image. The stereograph would be placed in the sliding card holder and adjusted to fit the user's vision until the two images have overlapped to mimic a three-dimensional effect.

Handheld stereoscope viewer (Joseph L. Bates)

Item is a handheld wooden Holmes style stereoscope with cardboard hood, adjustable card slide and removable handle. This object was used to view two nearly identical photographs, or stereographs, as one three dimensional image. The stereograph would be placed in the sliding card holder and adjusted to fit the user's vision until the two images overlapped to mimic a three-dimensional effect.

Written on object : patented Aug 13th 1867. JLB is engrave in the eyepiece.

Airequipt stereo theatre viewer

This item is a grey and red metal personal viewer with a built in light source to illuminate backs of colour transparencies. Viewer can be adjusted by either knob on the sides or top. The push leaver on the side rotates the images within the reel.

Stereoscope viewer with glasses-like eyepiece (Unknown)

Item is a wooden stereoscope viewer with glasses like adjustable eyepiece. Viewer sits on a stand. This object was used to view two nearly identical photographs, or stereographs, as one three dimensional image. The stereograph would be placed in the adjustable card holder and moved to fit the user's vision until the two images overlap to mimic a three-dimensional effect.

Polyorama style stereoscope viewer (unknown)

Item is a wooden polyorama style stereoscope and comes with a glass stereograph depicting a group of people standing in front of Niagara Falls. This object was used to view two nearly identical photographs, or stereographs, as one three dimensional image. First, the stereograph is placed in the card holder. Next the user would look through the opposing lenses. This would create the effect of merging both images to mimic a three-dimensional single image. The viewer comes with a flap designed to distribute more light into the viewer and glass front.

Written on stereograph : Point of View-Summer. No 29, James Thomas, Niagara Falls.

Micky mouse view master 3-D

Item is a plastic view master manufactured by View-Master and built in the shape of Disney character Mickey Mouse. Item is in original packaging and comes with promotional l three-dimensional reel of colour Disney scenes featuring Mickey Mouse and friends. Push down lever on the right is used to rotate reel. Reels are interchangeable. Item is designed as a child’s toy.

Sun sculpture hand held stereoscope viewer (Underwood & Underwood)

Item is a hand held wooden stereoscope manufactured by Underwood & Underwood. Viewer hood is made of aluminium and is adorned with floral engravings. Handle folds back onto viewer and card slider can be adjusted. Written on top of item : Sun Sculpture U&U trademark. Written on handle : Man'f'd by Underwood & Underwood, New York, June 11, 1901, Foreign Patent Applied For. This object was used to view two nearly identical photographs, or stereographs, as one three dimensional image. The stereograph would be placed in the sliding card holder and adjusted to fit the user's vision until the two images have overlapped to mimic a three-dimensional effect.

Talking View-Master electronic 3D viewer (view-master)

Item is a grey electronic three-dimensional talking view master. This object comes in its original box with its original instructions. Item takes 4 double A batteries. When reel is inserted, a beep sound plays until the reel is aligned with the first picture. Once the beeping stops, the soundtrack begins and notifies the user when to advance to the next image. Item comes with a cartridge release button on the top right corner, a red lever to switch the image on the top left corner, volume control, earphone jack, AC adaptor plug in and battery cover. Written on box: Operates on four AA batteries, linear tracking tone arm, self-cleaning sapphire needle, constant speed controlled monitor, authentic reproduction of voices and music, brilliant 3-D pictures synchronised with original movie and TV sound tracks.

Sawyer's View-Master (model B)

Item is a circular brown plastic view master with binocular shape viewer. Item comes with one reel of 7 diametrical, 16 mm colour transparencies of Niagara Falls, New York. Item opens and closes with lock at the top. Lever is designed to rotate transparencies.

Revolving stereoscope viewer (J.W. Cadwell)

Item is a wooden tabletop revolving stereoscope. Handles on sides of the object turn a internal central axle built to rotate stereographs. Stereograph slots come with a clip that holds two stereographs back to back. Double viewer is hooded to control additional light and moves to adjust view.

Cadwell, J.W.

Red and white view master (GAF)

Item is a red and white view master with a blue lever on the right side designed to switch transparencies on the reel. Item comes with one GAF reel of 7 diametrical, 16 mm colour transparencies depicting a episode from the TV show "Happy Days." Reels are interchangeable. Written on object: Made in USA GAF corporation Portland, Oregon T.M.REG. US.Pat.OFF. MARC REG.-MARQUE DEPOSEE

Stereo-rama viewer

Item is a grey plastic View Master manufactured by Stereo-Rama. On top of item is a slot filled by a GAF view master reel. Reel of 7 diametrical, 16 mm colour transparencies depicting famous landmarks and vernacular photographs. Item comes in original black and yellow checker patterned box. Black push down lever on the right rotates reels to next slide. Written on object : Technofilm Milan, Made in Italy.

Sawyer's lighted view master (model F)

Item is a brown Sawyer's View-Master with a internal light meant to illuminate the backs of transparencies. Item comes with 1reel of 7 diametrical, 16 mm colour transparencies showing famous global landmarks and world events. White push down lever on the right side rotates reel to next slide.

View master gift-pak (Sawyer's)

This item is a view master gift-pak. The brown view master is made of plastic and metal with a small lever on the right side. When pushed down the lever rotates the reel inside. There are 7 separate Kodafilm reels of 16 mm transparencies depicting landscapes and landmarks throughout North American. Item comes in original box with a catalogue of optional View Master reels.

Wooden hand held stereoscope viewer (unknown)

Item is a wooden handheld Holmes style stereoscope. Handle bends back onto viewer. Hood of viewer is lined with red velvet. This object was used to view two nearly identical photographs, or stereographs, as one three dimensional image. The stereograph would be placed in the sliding card holder and adjusted to fit the user's vision until the two images overlap to mimic a three-dimensional effect.

Wooden hand held stereoscope viewer (Underwood & Underwood)

Item is a wooden hand held Holmes style stereoscope. Handle is able to bend back onto the viewer. This object was used to view two nearly identical photographs, or stereographs, as one three dimensional image. The stereograph would be placed in the sliding card holder and adjusted to fit the user's vision until the two images have overlapped to mimic a three-dimensional effect.

Written on object : Underwood & Underwood New York. Written in viewer hood : Pat. Applied For.

Sun sculpture hand held stereoscope viewer (Underwood & Underwood)

Item is a hand held Holmes style stereoscope made of wood and aluminium. Viewer hood is lined with velvet and engraved with a leaf pattern. Handle folds onto viewer. This object was used to view two nearly identical photographs, or stereographs, as one three dimensional image. The stereograph would be placed in the sliding card holder and adjusted to fit the user's vision until the two images have overlapped to mimic a three-dimensional effect.

Written on object: Warranted Underwood & Underwood Manufacturers New York Patent Applied For.

Cheiroscope viewer (optical drawing device)

This item is an optical drawing device. It was designed to trace images appearing in the reflection of the mirrors. There are two slots on either part of the device to hold templates. The mirror swings back and forth beneath the stand to ensure a better view of the templates. Item comes with original manual titled "When And How To Use The Cheiroscope In Visual Training By Dr. Lee H. Jalonack O.D.F.D.S.F"

Kodaslide stereo viewer I

Item is a plastic and metal stereo viewer used to observe reels of Kodak colour three-dimensional transparencies. Knob on the side switches transparencies.

Written on box: "Focus and interocular adjustments, takes all standard stereo mounts, operates anywhere-converts to 110-volt"

Miniature combination graphoscope and stereoscope viewer

This item is a miniature wood and plastic combination viewer and stereoscope. Item has two parts that can elevate the viewer and stereoscope to a preferred view. Graphoscope is a viewing device used to enlarge photographs and text. Item is a made of a magnifying glass in a wooden frame and can collapse into a compact form. Whereas the stereograph was used to view two nearly identical photographs, or stereographs, as one three dimensional image. The stereograph would be placed in the sliding card holder and adjusted to fit the user's vision until the two images overlap to mimic a three-dimensional effect.

Metal pedestal stereoscope viewer

This item is a metal pedestal stereoscope with binocular style viewer. Viewer can revolved 360 degrees around pedestal base. Viewer hood has art deco engravings. This object was used to view two nearly identical photographs, or stereographs, as one three dimensional image. The stereograph would be placed in the sliding card holder and adjusted to fit the user's vision until the two images overlap to mimic a three-dimensional effect.

Sun sculpture stereoscope viewer (Underwood & Underwood)

This item is a aluminium and wood hand held Holmes style stereoscope manufactured by Underwood & Underwood. Viewer hood is made of aluminium and lined with velvet. On top of the hood is a Underwood & Underwood brand between leaf detailing. Handle can fold back onto viewer. This object was used to view two nearly identical photographs, or stereographs, as one three dimensional image. The stereograph would be placed in the sliding card holder and adjusted to fit the user's vision until the two images overlap to mimic a three-dimensional effect.

Written on object: manufactured by Underwood & Underwood New York Patented June 11, 1901 Foreign Patents Applied For.

Sculptscope viewer (Whiting)

This item is a large metal circular shaped stereoscope with glass flower designs on the sides. This coin operated stereoscope activates a mechanism that turns a metal belt containing built in stereographs. Richard R. Whiting formed the American Novelty Company in Cincinnati, Ohio. Whiting developed and sold stereoscopes from the 1880s till the mid-1900s. He manufactured the sculptoscope in 1925. The sculptoscope was commonly seen in arcades and cigar shops. This object was used to view two nearly identical photographs, or stereographs, as one three dimensional image. The stereograph would be placed in the card holder then users would look through the lenses hood which would overlap the two images to mimic a three-dimensional effect. The sculptoscope uses a simple trigger for actuation. The counterweight cylindrical foot in front the viewer holds it in a comfortable viewing position and acts as a coin box. The top of the viewer has a plain glass window to illuminate the stereoviews and allow the user to look at the back of the previous card. A penny releases a set of 15 views to be show.

Patent # 1, 436, 742 (November 28, 1922).

Whiting, Richard R.

Hummingbird combination graphoscope and stereoscope viewer

Item is a black and green combination viewer and stereoscope with hummingbird and lily pad carvings detailed with minerals. Graphoscope is a viewing device used to enlarge photographs and text. Item is a made of a magnifying glass in a wooden frame and can collapse into a compact form. Whereas the stereoscope was used to view two nearly identical photographs, or stereographs, as one three dimensional image. The stereograph would be placed in the card holder and adjusted to fit the user's vision until the two images overlap to mimic a three-dimensional effect. This object can collapse into a compact form.

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