The Vintage 3D Viewer collection visually highlights the beauty and creativity of stereoscope design.

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A Focus on Stereoscope Design

Stereoscopes from the late 1800s were often works of art themselves — exhibited at fairs, appealing to royalty, and fit to be a centerpiece of the home. Toward the middle of the 1900s, styles became more varied in their materials to match current design trends, make use of readily available materials, or just better fit the particular use case.

Besides functionality, usability, and affordability, a product’s appearance is often a big selling point. Observing how those factors vary in a single product — a 3D viewer — across centuries is fascinating.


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