Louis Legendre was a French manufacturer of stereoscopes. He acquired the company of Wytenhove in 1898. In 1899, Legendre introduced a significant innovation: a chain-based stereoscope equipped with an interchangeable chain and stereoview holders. This system simplified the exchange of stereoviews and enabled complete collections to …
The Automatic-inverseur is a device used for the automatic transposition of stereo negatives and the production of developed positive stereoviews on glass. The device consists of a frame fitted with a cover enclosing the negative and positive plates. The frame includes an aperture through which light …
A bakelite tray containing 20 glass slides can be inserted by flipping down the front of the viewer, then, by moving a knob, located on the right side, up and down, one slide after another can be examined. The slides are pulled up by magnets …
A bakelite tray containing 25 glass slides can be inserted by flipping down the front of the viewer. Then, by depressing the lever on the right side of the housing, one slide after another can be examined. On the left side of the viewer, there …
A wooden tray containing 20 glass slides can be inserted by flipping down the front of the viewer, then, by moving a knob, located on the right side, up and down, one slide after another can be examined. The slides are pulled up by magnets …
Further reading: Stereoscopy History Series — Lucien Bize (A. Ruiter)
The stereoscope is relatively large and features a focusing knob on the underside. After loosening the knob, focus is adjusted by sliding the stereoview holder. The lens panel is positioned deep within the device, while the wooden housing reduces incident light. Large side shields further …
