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Beckers, Alexander, fl. 1857-1859 [Becker's patent table-top parlor stereo viewer, one person model]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05139.02 Author/Creator: Beckers, Alexander, fl. 1857-1859 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Object Date: circa 1857-1859 Pagination: 1 stereocard viewer : wood Height: 26 cm, Width: 25 cm, Depth: 45.5 cm Order a Copy

Alexander Beckers' stereo viewer, New York. One person viewer. Top opens so that multiple stereocards can be loaded. Turning knob on right side for changing to the next stereocard. Brass tag on one side reads, "Alex Beckers, New York, Patents, April 11, 1857, March 1 & 29, 1859, April 12 1859, Dec 13, 1859." Stereocards that came with it are cataloged in GLC 5139.03. Handle with care. Height is 45.5 cm.

Beckers, Alexander, fl. 1857-1859

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