To theright is an Anthony CDV portrait of OliverWendell Holmes (1809-1894), physician and professor of anatomy and physiologyat Harvard, writer, stereoviewerinventor, and the father of Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr, the Supreme CourtJustice. The only parts that arenot metal are the wooden handle, which pivots and then locks in the properviewing position, and, of course, the excellent glass viewing lenses. An unusual variation on the wooden Holmes-Bates style stereo viewer. Made of polished tin or some sort of chromed sheet metal,including the curved surfaces of the hood.
In this model, a little mirror hideson this top door.Īll metal "Perfecscope" stereo card viewer, c. Typical for this model, the top door on theviewer has warped with time. This stunning piece has some of the best lensesever put on a stereo viewer. Look at the gorgeous wood construction, brass lens board,and the amazing way the viewer flips over and stores in the box that doublesas its tabletop stand. Smith, Beck & Beck stereo viewer for cards or slides, c. It has a set of viewing lenses on both sides, so istherefore a "sweetheart" viewer (two people can use the machine simultaneously),it can store up to fifty stereo cards, and is quite similar in style tothe early design of Alexander Beckers.Ĭourtesy, DavidSilver, President, InternationalPhotographic Historical Organization. (Below) Beautiful hardwood 1860's cabinet stereocard viewer. (Above) Designed and manufactured by Alexander Beckersof New York, this is the basic early style with one pair of viewing lenses,constructed of gorgeous dark rosewood, that holds 36 stereo view cardsor slides on a continuous belt. Courtesy Design of the Time.Īlexander Beckers Tabletop cabinet stereo viewer models, 1860. Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of the User Agreement which permits personal use web viewing only no copying arbitration no warranty. Stereoscopic Viewers CentralPacific Railroad PhotographicHistory Museum
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