Museum Tag: handheld
Binocular Stereoscope ‘Jumelle lux’
Further reading: Stereoscopy History Series — Lucien Bize (A. Ruiter)
Binocular Stereoscope ‘Jumelle Lux’
Further reading: Stereoscopy History Series — Lucien Bize (A. Ruiter)
Stereoscope ‘forme droite’
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 …
Stereoscope ‘corps de jumelle’, Ronce de Thuya
Further reading: Stereoscopy History Series — Mattey (A. Ruiter)
Brewster Stereoscope, Foldable Back
A Brewster-type stereoscope is a refracting hand-held stereoscope introduced by David Brewster in 1849. The device was later developed into a viewer with an enclosed housing. This modification occurred largely in response to the use of daguerreotype stereoviews, which exhibited high surface reflectivity and therefore …
Foldable Stereoscope
Eugène Hanau was a manufacturer of cameras and a publisher of stereoviews. In 1879, he acquired the publishing business of Jules Marinier. Hanau produced both conventional cameras and stereo cameras. From 1901, the business continued under the name E. Hanau et fils. Hanau used the initials …
