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Stereoviewer

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GUSN

GUSN-24798

Description

Mahogany hinged handle and base; shaped, embossed viewing lenses (goggle-like) w/ yellow velvet rim. Inscribed on underside: "MAN'F'D BY UNDERWOOD & UNDERWOOD/ NEW YORK/ PATENTED JUNE 11, 1901/ FOREIGN PATENTS APPLIED FOR."

Details

Descriptive Terms

stereoviewers (wheel type)
mahogany (wood)
metal
velvet (fabric weave)
Mahogany
Unidentified Metal
Velvet
STEREOVIEWER

Inscription

See description.

Maker

Underwood & Underwood (Maker)

Location of Origin

New York, NY, USA

Dimensions

12.5 x 7.25 (HxW) (inches)

Accession Number

1927.487

Places

New York state (United States)

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