Graphoscope
Object number72.52.1
Manufacturer
London Stereoscopic and Photographic Company
(1854 - 1922)
Date1890
MediumWalnut; Brass; Pine
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Hurlbrink
DescriptionRectangular wood base with beveled sides, opening with hinged covering large round magnifying glass that raises up and over to top, also covering decorative wedge. Top has hinged magnifying eye glasses at one end with decorative hinged holder for card at far end.Dimensions19 x 12.5 in. (48.3 x 31.8 cm)InscriptionsHandwritten in black ink on interior of base: 72-52
MarksStamped on oval piece of ivory: STEREOGRAPHIC/COMPANY/IMPROVED/
GRAPHOSCOPE/54 CHEAPSIDE/108 to 110 REGENT ST
Historical NotesThe graphoscope was a 19th-century device used in parlors in order to enhance the viewing of photographs and text. Donated in 1956 by Mrs. H.V. Hurlbrink.
Subjects
On View
Not on view
c. 1860
