Name/Title
StereoscopeEntry/Object ID
0009.011Description
Stereoscope bought by Oscar & Bessie for children's enjoyment. Place picture in bracket and look through lense. Be sure light is coming from your back.Use
to view cards in 3D
Wenger familyCollection
Wenger Family CollectionCataloged By
Miriam MartinAcquisition
Accession
0009Source or Donor
Oscar and Bessie (Heatwole) Wenger family, Edith Virginia Wenger & Mildred Wenger PlankAcquisition Method
GiftInscription/Signature/Marks
Location
engraved in woodTranscription
patented 4/12/1904Lexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
StereoscopeNomenclature Sub-Class
Visual Communication DevicesNomenclature Class
Visual Communication T&ENomenclature Category
Category 06: Tools & Equipment for CommunicationDimensions
Height
4-1/2 inWidth
7 inLength
13 inMaterial
Wood, Tin, Metal, StainedLocation
Location
Box 1Room
StorageBuilding
Welcome CenterInventory
Inventory Project
INV2026.1Inventoried By
Hannah HendricksInventoried Date
Feb 28, 2026Condition
Reason for Exam
At AcquisitionOverall Condition
Very GoodExamined By
Miriam MartinMaintenance
Required Maintenance
humidity controlled environmentRelationships
Related Entries
Notes
Stereoscope Viewing Cards (0009.012)Provenance
Notes
Oscar and Bessie (Heatwole) WengerGeneral Notes
Note Type
Date CatalogedNote
11/08/2006Created By
INSCreate Date
November 16, 2006Updated By
info@brethrenmennoniteheritage.orgUpdate Date
March 1, 2026