Key Information
Reference code
K/PP107/11/4/1
Title
Stereoscope, [1838-1851]
Date(s)
- [1838 - 1851] (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Extent
1 item
Scope and content
Stereoscope designed by Wheatstone in 1838 using two angled mirrors to reflect two slightly different pictures to each eye through a viewer to create the illusion of a three-dimensional image. Consists of a mahogany frame with adjustable mirrors and viewing lenses.