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Stereoscope: The square lenses are framed in wood, and have a metal eyepiece surround. The top of the eyepiece is engraved, including a square cross. The bottom of the eyepiece is attached to a wood arm. Further along the wood arm is a wood card holder. There is a rotating hinge underneath the wood arm, which is affixed to a turned wood handle with a pointed end. Stamped underneath the wood arm is: "PAT'D / APRIL 20 / SEP 28 / 1897".
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Description
Stereoscope: The square lenses are framed in wood, and have a metal eyepiece surround. The top of the eyepiece is engraved, including a square cross. The bottom of the eyepiece is attached to a wood arm. Further along the wood arm is a wood card holder. There is a rotating hinge underneath the wood arm, which is affixed to a turned wood handle with a pointed end. Stamped underneath the wood arm is: "PAT'D / APRIL 20 / SEP 28 / 1897".
Production date
1897
Measurements
Length: 330mm: 0 - Whole
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Subject categories
Photography
Department
Social History - Puna Pāpori
ID number
16027

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