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Stereo viewer

Collection Type

  • Tools and equipment

Date

1860-1890

GUSN

GUSN-20123

Description

Stereoscope, walnut with tin wire to support viewing cards. Turned handle; eyepiece is paper covered in cloth.

Details

Descriptive Terms

stereoscopes
paper (fiber product)
wood (plant material)
Unidentified Paper
STEREOSCOPE

Inscription

Printed on card: ""American views./ N.Y. City & Vicinity./ Foot Bridge and Tower of East River Bridge./ Published by E. & H.T. ANTHONY & CO., New York"" --[part of inscription]

Associated Building

Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),

Maker

E. & H.T. Anthony & Co. (Manufacturer)

Location of Origin

New York City, NY, USA

Dimensions

6.5 x 5 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker

Accession Number

1998.248

Places

New York state (United States)

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