Stereoscope and Slides
ca.1900 (made)
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Stereoscope and slides, splayed rectangular box of rosewood with 2 lenses set in a hinged flap at the front and a screen of ground glazz at the back. In the top is a hinged panel with a small mother of pearl handle, on the underside of which is a mirror to reflect light onto the stereocard. It is held in place by a metal clip which fits on either side of the central panel inside. The interior is painted black. Metal clip at the right-hand side prevents the card falling out.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 58 parts. (Some alternative part names are also shown below)
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| Materials and techniques | Metal, wood and glass with mother of pearl |
| Brief description | Stereoscope and slides by Underwood & Underwood, metal, wood and glass with mother of pearl, United States of America, ca.1900 |
| Physical description | Stereoscope and slides, splayed rectangular box of rosewood with 2 lenses set in a hinged flap at the front and a screen of ground glazz at the back. In the top is a hinged panel with a small mother of pearl handle, on the underside of which is a mirror to reflect light onto the stereocard. It is held in place by a metal clip which fits on either side of the central panel inside. The interior is painted black. Metal clip at the right-hand side prevents the card falling out. |
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| Accession number | MISC.991:1 to 58-1991 |
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| Record created | July 1, 2009 |
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