stereoscopic photographs

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Code

300162872

Scope note(s)

  • Refers to double pictures of the same scene that produce the effect of three dimensionality when viewed through a stereoscope. They were first envisioned in 1832 by the English physicist Charles Wheatstone, who described this as a uniquely photographic art form, since a draftsman could not draw two scenes in exact perspective from viewpoints separated only 2 1/2 inches, which is the normal distance between human eyes necessary for the three-dimensional effect. Wheatstone's mirror stereoscope was not practical for use with photographs, and the invention was not popular until the 1850s, when Sir David Brewster, a Scottish scientist, designed a simpler viewing instrument. The introduction of the collodion process, which simplified exposure and printing techniques, allowed three-dimensional photographs to become a popular craze. They may be daguerreotypes, negatives, or other forms of photographs. For images in the form of photographic prints on cards, use the more specific term

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3 Archival description results for stereoscopic photographs

Stereographs, Everyday Events

File consists of stereographs depicting everyday domestic events such as people eating, mending clothing, grooming, doing laundry.

8 Stereoscopic photographs by Keystone View Co.
6 Stereoscopic photographs by Underwood & Underwood
2 Stereoscopic photographs by Kilburn Brothers, 6 in association with James M. Davis
3 Stereoscopic photographs by Strohmeyer & Wyman
1 Stereoscopic photograph by J. F. Jarvis
1 Stereoscopic photograph by Alexis Fay
1 Stereoscopic photograph by G. Sommer
1 Stereoscopic photograph by the Universal Photo Art Co.
1 Stereoscopic photograph by Littleton View Co.
1 Stereoscopic photograph by Milllikin & Lawley
1 Stereoscopic photograph by Art Nouveau Stereograph
1 Stereoscopic photograph by J. A. French
1 Stereoscopic photograph by Griffith & Griffith
1 Stereoscopic photograph by M. Rosenblatt & Co.
1 Stereoscopic photograph by T. W. Ingersoll
20 Stereoscopic photographs by unidentified publishers

Stereographs, Japan & Korea

File consists of stereographs and stereographic sets depicting structures, famous locations, and scenes from Japan & Korea, such as waterfalls, lakes, streets scenes, and temples.

7 stereoscopic photographs by Keystone View Co.
10 stereoscopic photographs by Underwood & Underwood
2 stereoscopic photographs by Kilburn Brothers, in association with James M. Davis
1 stereoscopic photograph by H. C. White Co.
1 stereoscopic photograph by N. S. Co.
7 stereoscopic photographs by unidentified publishers
1 series called "Japan and Russian Views" by an unidentified publisher
1 series on Japan and China by Underwood & Underwood

Stereograph Album

1 photo album, with a burgundy and gold cover. Images focus on telling short stories, specific locations and people. Comes with a couple brochures for a stereoscopic exhibit by James Ricalton that focuses on the world.