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Revolving stereoscope viewer (J.W. Cadwell)
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- Object
- Multiple media
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2018.09.02.085
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[ca.1874] (Manufacturing)
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- Cadwell, J.W.
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Physical description
1 piece of photographic equipment : stereoscope ; 122 photographic images : stereograph cards ; 27 x 20 x 25 cm
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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.
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Physical condition
Good condition
Immediate source of acquisition
Collected by the late Dr. Martin J. Bass and Gail Silverman Bass and donated to the Ryerson University Library and Archives by Gail Bass in 2018
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- Beckers, Alexander (Subject)