Stereoscope

Description

Stereoscope, hand-held walnut stereoscope with ground glass screen, hinged top, pair of lacquered-brass viewing lenses, sold by Carpenter and Westley, London, 1850s - 1870s

Museum reference

T.2023.44.10.209

Collection

History of Science

Object name

Stereoscope

Production information

Carpenter and Westley, Retailer
London, England, Northern Europe

Date

1850s - 1870s

Materials

Glass, Walnut, Brass, Lacquer

Physical description

Glass, walnut, lacquered brass

Associations

Howarth-Loomes Collection

Exhibitions

• Photography: A Victorian Sensation (19 Jun 2015 - 22 Nov 2015)
  National Museum of Scotland

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.