Stereoscope

Name/Title

Stereoscope

Entry/Object ID

1961.34.22a-b

Description

Stereoscope with stand. The stereoscope consists of a brass-covered oval section with glass lenses and an adjustable base for holding stereo view cards. The stand consists of a round base with a decoratively turned shaft and a round brass joint that allows the angle of the scope to be manipulated.

Acquisition

Accession

1961.34

Source or Donor

Hughes, Ruth B. (1893-1985)

Acquisition Method

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

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

12-1/2 in

Width

7 in

Depth

12 in

Material

Wood, Brass