Glass stereoview

Period: 1850–1890 / 1890–1930    Tag: Glossary
Glass stereoview 8.5 x 17, albumen-on-glass, Ferrier père, fils & Soulier
Glass stereoview 8.5 x 17, albumen-on-glass, Ferrier père, fils & Soulier
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A glass stereoview is a stereoscopic image that is printed on a single glass plate. Glass stereoviews are viewed by transmitted light and require a stereoscope that is provided with a ground glass to illuminate the stereoview.

Glass stereoview 8.5 x 17, gelatine silver print, c. 1910
Glass stereoview 8.5 x 17, gelatine silver print, c. 1910
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Published: 06-02-2026    Last modified: 11-04-2026