Item is a Holmes style handheld stereoscope made of metal and wood. Viewer has flower and leaf details engraved with fabric lining the metal eye piece. This object was used to view two identical images, or stereographs, as one three-dimensional photograph.

This item is a Holmes style hand held wood and metal stereoscope with a copper eyepiece. This object was used to view two identical images, or stereographs, as one three-dimensional photograph.

This item is a handheld metal and wood Holmes style stereoscope. The metal viewer has flower and leaf details engraved with fabric lining the metal eyepiece. This object was used to view two nearly identical images, or stereographs, as one three-dimensional photograph. The mercury stereoscope was manufactured by H.C. White Company, a main manufacturer of Holmes style stereoscopes. White obtained several patents for his high quality stereographs and stereoscopes. In 1907, White made the most mechanized stereo publishing facility in the world. The entire photo printing process was automatic to ensure a uniform standard. The H.C. White company produced three standard stereoscopes: wood, wood and metal, and all metal.

This item is a hand held Holmes style stereoscope. This item is entirely made of wood and has a binocular-like viewer. 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 overlap to mimic a three-dimensional effect.

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.

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.

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.

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.

This item is a wooden handheld Holmes style stereoscope with wooden hood and adjustable slide holder most likely manufactured by H.C. White Co. then retailed through Underwood & Underwood.

Written on object : The perfoscope. USA patented Oct 15 1859/Canada Feb 1 1896. DROM No. 53803

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Item is a wooden pedestal Holmes style stereoscope. Hood of stereoscope is made of cardboard and adorned with a golden leaf pattern around the edges. 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.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 object can collapse into a compact form.

Item is a wooden Holmes style stereoscope attached to a pedestal. Stereoscope viewer is made of cardboard and lined with velvet. Viewer is able to bend at the base.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 wooden pedestal Holmes style stereoscope. The viewer can bend at the base. Hood of viewer has small metal balls decorating the edges. This item was used to view 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.

Item is a Holmes stereoscope with a detachable pedestal made to be a handheld stereoscope or standing stereoscope.Originally designed by Oliver Wendell Holmes (1809-1894), the Holmes stereoscope became the prototype for all stereoscopes of the 19th century. His passion for stereoscope technological possibilities became a significant factor in their widespread distributionThis object was often used for entertainment or education. The sterescope was built with a sliding card holder and hood to protect eyes from additional light. Next, two nearly identical images would be mounted and placed in the holder in front of the viewer. Then the images would be looked at through the viewer and merge together to mimic a three-dimensional object. This image was often referred to as a stereograph.

File includes stereographs depicting a variety of artworks, including statues, glassware, monuments, the ballet, posters, architecture, and paintings.

12 Stereoscopic photographs by W. England
6 Stereoscopic photographs by London Stereoscopic Co.
1 Stereoscopic photograph by Keystone View Co.
1 Stereoscopic photograph by Underwood & Underwood
3 Stereoscopic photographs by H. H. Bennett
2 Stereoscopic photograph by Kilburn Brothers, 1 in association with James M. Davis
2 Stereoscopic photographs by C. E. Goodman
4 Stereoscopic photographs by C. Bierstadt
1 Stereoscopic photograph by E. Vimard
5 Stereoscopic photographs by J. W. & J. S. Moulton
1 Stereoscopic photograph by Griffith & Griffith
1 Stereoscopic photograph by H. C. White Co.
1 Stereoscopic photograph by Webster & Albee
1 Stereoscopic photograph by A. M. Plant
1 Stereoscopic photograph by G. F. Sproule
1 Stereoscopic photograph by A. P. Drew
1 Stereoscopic photograph by Salanson & Co.
1 Stereoscopic photograph by Hancock
1 Stereoscopic photograph by J. F. Jarvis
1 Stereoscopic photograph by B. K.
1 Stereoscopic photograph by E. J. Wardwell & Co.
1 Stereoscopic photograph by Alex Fay
1 Stereoscopic photograph by Joseph L. Bates
1 Stereoscopic photograph by James Cremer
2 Stereoscopic photographs by E. & H. T. Anthony & Co.
1 Stereoscopic photograph by C. W. Woodward
1 Stereoscopic photograph by J. G. Royce
62 Stereoscopic photographs by unidentified publishers
1 series called "Fine Art Series through the Stereoscope" by Underwood & Underwood