Shomescope. Photographic Magnifier

Name/Title

Shomescope. Photographic Magnifier

Entry/Object ID

1991.063.002

Description

Wooden case containing a round magnifying mirror. Exterior has brass hinges, corners and clasp. Bottom interior slab has 3 thin lines cut into it for photographs or postcards which could then be viewed in 3D. One hinge keeps top in vertical position.

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

Tregaskis, Jenny

Notes

Accession Date: 01-Jul-91 Mode of Acquisition: gift

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Stereoscope

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Visual Communication Devices

Nomenclature Class

Visual Communication T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 06: Tools & Equipment for Communication

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

magnifier, photographic magnifier

Created By

Swallow, Derek

Create Date

May 3, 1996

Update Date

May 20, 2026