Coronet "3-D" Stereoscopic Viewer
ManufacturerManufactured by
Coronet Camera Company
Date1950s
Object NameViewer
Mediumcard, plastic
ClassificationsPhotography
DimensionsFolded: 0.7 x 12.6 x 8.1cm
AcquisitionPresented in 2011 by Mr W Hobben.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS087601.2
Keywords
The viewer is made from a single pieces of card folded in two places, to give a U shape when open for use. The viewing end has an elliptical hole cut in across the fold (for the nose) and two circular holes with clear plastic inserts. Opposite is a clear plastic wallet for the photographs with the inscription "To obtain the Third Dimensional effect, / transpose your prints as sown below. / [on left] Place right / hand print / here / [on right] Place left / hand print / here".
The interior of the viewer has a brown print giving a wood grain effect. The exterior of the viewer is brown with repeating crown motifs and various inscriptions: "Coronet / "3-D" VIEWER" and "Coronet "3-D" VIEWER / FOR THIRD DIMENSIONAL PICTURES / MANUFACTURED BY Coronet Ltd BIRMINGHAM ENGLAND".
Accompanies ABDMS087601.1.
