Description :
This listing features an early 20th-century stereoscope viewer made by Keystone View Company, complete with a collection of original stereoscopic cards. The stereoscope features a wooden frame with a handgrip, a wire card holder, and a metal and leather viewing hood. The set includes Keystone cards dating from 1913, providing vivid three-dimensional scenes when viewed through the stereoscope. These cards capture moments such as the construction of the Panama Canal, along with other historic global locations. The stereoscope and cards are authentic artifacts of the early photographic and educational era, offering a fascinating glimpse into pre-digital entertainment and learning.
Era
Early 20th Century (circa 1910s)
Style
Educational, Industrial Age, Victorian Influence
Technique
Handcrafted woodwork with pressed tin and stitched leather, photographic printing on cardstock.
Tools Used
Wood lathe, metal press, hand sewing tools for leather, early photographic printing equipment.
History
Stereoscopes became popular during the 19th century and into the early 20th century, offering a way for people to view realistic three-dimensional images before the advent of modern photography and cinema. Keystone View Company was one of the largest and most influential stereographic companies globally.
Manufacturer / Maker
Keystone View Company, Meadville, Pennsylvania, USA.
Measurements
Approx. 13" L x 6" W x 8" H (Viewer), cards are approx. 3.5" x 7".
Suggested Weight
Approximately 2–3 lbs (viewer + card set).
Music
Likely accompanied by early phonograph music, classical pieces, or ragtime music of the 1910s era.
Item Number : P12925
Category : Collectibles
Brand : Keystone View Company, Meadville, Pennsylvania, USA
