Collection Highlights
Mrs. Charles Walsh (nee Blood) dressed for the Vanderbilt costume ball, March 26, 1883
Date:
March 26, 1883
Object Number:
PR.223.3.35.1
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Stereoscope
Object Number:
Z.1823
Date:
1880-1900
Medium:
Wood, glass, metal
Dimensions:
overall, closed: 4 x 7 1/2 x 12 1/4 in. ( 10.2 x 19 x 31.1 cm )
Description:
Tabletop stereoscope in the form of a multi-hinged rectangular box; bottom section opens to adjustable heights, supported by carved wooden support; top section opens to perpendicular level and is held in place by a metal bar which hooks over a screw; top section houses adjustable photograph holder which slides along metal rod; height of photograph holder also adjustable on two metal rods; top of stereoscope has large circular magnifying glass and two glass lenses below; box has striped inlay around edges and foliate metal mount between lenses and magnifying glass.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
