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Stereo viewer with light box, transparency stage and optics frame
fits into covered leather case. \u201cMonogram\u201d is seen on front prop<\/p><\/div>\n

Toronto<\/strong>. \u00a0Collectors of photography generally divide into collectors of cameras and collectors of photos. But either group might collect the accessories and ephemera related to their collection.<\/p>\n

Stereo buffs – cameras or photos might also collect various viewers, projectors, light tables, etc.<\/p>\n

In issue 25-4, Bill Belier’s column, “A Treasure From My Collection” had ghost writers while Bill recovered from knee surgery. This column was written by Robert Wilson and has a stereo theme. It is titled, “Stereo Viewer and Transposing Printer”<\/p>\n

The article begins, “This set of stereoscopic items comes from the collection of Robert Wilson. Bob attended an auction in Toronto in 1979 and came away with a stereoscopic viewer, more than 200 B&W stereoscopic transparencies on acetate film, and a strange looking two lens apparatus thought to be an enlarger.<\/p>\n

“The viewer and\u00a0images were straight forward to understand. It was the two lens ‘enlarger’ \u00a0that confused him.<\/p>\n

“The viewer is made of black-painted metal, with bright brass\u00a0fittings. The light box contains two light bulbs to provide illumination to view the transparencies. There are adjustments for\u00a0both focus and for inter-ocular distance. The whole viewing\u00a0device is stored in a leather-covered carrying case and swings up\u00a0out of the case onto a supporting leg when in use.<\/p>\n

“Affixed to\u00a0this support is what is assumed to be a monogram – the letter H\u00a0with a long tail to its right stroke. It adds a tantalizing mystery\u00a0since there are no identification markings on either of the two\u00a0instruments. They are assumed to be one-of-a-kind, home-made\u00a0and built by a very capable technician.” …<\/p>\n

Members read all of the article and viewed the other photos in the issue 25-4 pdf file on the free members-only DVD (or memory stick). See above or to the right (Membership) to join. Drop Lilianne a note at member@phsc.ca<\/a> if you have a question.<\/p>\n

Visit our Museum Auction on November 9th<\/a>. While there may or may not be stereo items, there will be items to perk your interest and expand your collection.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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