View-Master

Object/Artifact

Railway Village Museum

Sawyer's View-Master

Box containing viewing reels cataloged as 2020.1.37b

Name/Title

View-Master

Entry/Object ID

2020.1.37a

Description

Sawyer's View-Master Model C. This was the first viewer to have a slot in the top for inserting viewing reels. A light attachment was available for purchase for this later version of the Model C. An ad for this light attachment can be seen in the photos for item 2020.1.37b which includes the viewing reels inside the box (pictured here). The Sawyer's View-Master originally sold for $2.00. This particular model was created between 1950-55.

Use

Informational and Recreational

Context

Viewers, such as this one, were considered informational and entertainment for children and adults alike.

Acquisition

Accession

2020.1

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Sawyer's Inc

Date made

circa 1950 - circa 1955

Edition

Model C

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Makers Mark

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Toy, Educational

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Visual Communication Accessories

Nomenclature Class

Visual Communication T&E

Nomenclature Class

Toys

Nomenclature Category

Category 06: Tools & Equipment for Communication

Nomenclature Category

Category 09: Recreational Objects

Dimensions

Height

3-11/16 in

Width

4-7/16 in

Depth

2-15/16 in

Material

Bakelite

Relationships

Related Entries

Notes

Uses the viewing reels of item number 2020.1.37b