Vintage Keystone Stereoscope Viewer Lot Of and 49 similar items

Up for bid is a vintage Keystone Stereoscope viewer, along with a lot of 20 Stereoview cards. It all started in 1838 when Sir Charles Wheatstone introduced the stereoscope, but the real craze began with the arrival of photographic stereo cards in the mid-1800s. Suddenly, families could gather around their stereoscopes to ?visit? landmarks, peek at the streets of bustling cities, or relive historical events. A stereograph refers to any two-dimensional image or photograph designed for stereoscopic viewing. For example, this broad term covers formats like prints, cards, or digital images, specifically paired to create a 3D effect. However, unlike some terms, ?stereograph? isn?t limited to a particular physical format or medium. A stereoview is a distinct type of stereograph, usually linked with a physical card or print crafted for stereoscopic viewing. These stereoviews commonly present two nearly identical images side by side, often mounted on cards that adhere to specific sizes and formats, creating a unique category within the broader term ?stereograph.? The term ?stereoview? gains specificity, especially when referring to physical cards or prints from the 19th century, the peak period of stereoscopy. Unlike the more general term ?stereograph,? ?stereoview? is intricately associated with this particular type of stereograph. In essence, both terms refer to images tailored for stereoscopic viewing, but ?stereograph? is a broader umbrella covering various formats. On the other hand, ?stereoview? zooms in on a specific type of stereograph, often mounted on cards or prints. The interchangeability of these terms exists, but their usage can vary based on context. A stereo viewer, also known as a stereoscope, is a handheld device designed to bring stereo viewer cards to life in stunning 3D. The stereoscope?s clever design enhances depth perception by mimicking the way our eyes see the world. As a result, by presenting two photos taken from slightly different angles, the viewer creates a lifelike perspective. Cards contain scenes of world landmarks. The following stereoview cards, made by the Keystone View Company, are included in this listing: #3 -The World Renowned Skyscrapers of Lower New York City #6 - 16,900 Feet Seen from the Sacred Mount, Amecameca Mexico #8 - The Eccentric Growth of ocoa Pods, Dominica British West Indies #13 - Home of Parliament and Towers of Westminster Abby W. across Thames, London, England #14 - Overlooking the Thames At Night- South to Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey, London #15 - Milking the Goats on a Mountain Sector, Hardanger Fjord Norway #16 - Where the Sea Reaches Far In among the Mountains, Gudvaugens Outlook over Naerofjord, Norway #17 - The Council Room, Royal Palace, Stockholm, Sweden #19 - Rheinstein Castle From The Gunner's Watch #23 - St. Peter's And The Vatican, Rome, Italy #26 - The Matterhorn, Switzerland #27 - The Pompeiian Room In Winter Palace, Leningrad, Russia #29 - Beautiful COnstantinople, City Of Two Continents #30 - Gaden Of Gethsemane And Mount Of Olives From Eastern Walll, Jerusalem #32 - Great Sphinx Of Gizeh, Egypt #40 - "Wawona", One of the Giant Redwood Trees in Mariposa Grove, California #43 - Mount Sir Donald, "Matterhorn, Of North American Alps B.C. Canada #44 - In Village of Blackfeet Indians Near St. Mary's Lake, Glacier National Park, Montana #46 - From Grandview Hotel, Grand Canyon Of The Colorado #48 - Great Union Stock Yards, Chicago Illinois