Stereoscope

Description

Brewster-pattern hand-held stereoscope with Japanese lacquerwork decorated body, with design of cranes and pine tree

Museum reference

T.2023.44.10.24

Collection

History of Science

Object name

Stereoscope

Production information

Brewster, David, Sir, 1781 - 1868, Designer

Materials

Glass, Metal, Lacquer, Wood

Physical description

Glass, metal, lacquer, wood

Associations

Howarth-Loomes Collection

Credit

The Bernard Howarth-Loomes Collection. Accepted in lieu of Inheritance Tax by H M Government from the estate of Ethel Alma Howarth-Loomes and allocated to National Museums Scotland, 2023.