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Wonderful antique stereoscope viewer with a collection of 10 original stereoview / stereograph cards, dating primarily from the late 1890s through early 1900s.
A great complete display set representing the earliest era of 3D photography. The handheld stereoscope features a wooden body and sliding card holder with an ornate embossed metal viewing hood. Cards slide into the holder and are viewed through the dual lenses to create the classic three-dimensional effect.
The 10 antique stereoview cards include examples from several notable period publishers, including:
B.W. Kilburn – multiple late-1890s views
Berry, Kelley & Chadwick
Universal View Co.
James M. Davis
Educational Series
Paris Exposition 1900 – The Diamond Palace
Lake Brienz / Giessbach Falls, Switzerland
Needles, Columbia River, Oregon
Thousand Islands / St. Lawrence River
Humorous Victorian domestic scenes
Additional scenic and historical views
Several cards have visible copyright dates from approximately 1894–1904, including B.W. Kilburn examples from 1898 and 1899.
Some cards are beautifully hand-colored/colorized, while others retain the traditional sepia or black-and-white stereoscopic photography.
