Early 20th-century stereoscope viewer, manufactured by Underwood & Underwood, New York, with a patent date of June 11, 1901, and marked for foreign patents. The viewer is constructed with a metal hood engraved with decorative patterns, a wooden handle, and a card holder. Included are stereoview cards, showcasing both hand-colored and black-and-white images. Subjects range from daily life scenes to group portraits, landscapes, children, and international settings such as London and New York. Some cards are labeled with details referencing multiple US and international cities. The cards span various publishers and series, with several from Underwood & Underwood and “Popular Series.” This set offers significant historic value, reflecting both technological advancements in photography and the cultural documentation of the era.
Underwood & Underwood Stereoscope Viewer With Stereoview Cards, Hand-Colored & B&W, 1901 Patent
Early 20th-century stereoscope viewer, manufactured by Underwood & Underwood, New York, with a patent date of June 11, 1901, and marked for foreign patents. The viewer is constructed with a metal hood engraved with decorative patterns, a wooden handle, and a card holder. Included are stereoview cards, showcasing both hand-colored and black-and-white images. Subjects range…
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- Worthington, Ohio, United States (US)