London Stereoscopic Company
Region: Britain Period: 1850–1890 Occupation: Publisher / Instrument makerLondon Stereoscopic Company was one of the driving forces behind the stereoscopic craze that began at the end of 1856. With the slogan No home without a stereoscope, the company actively promoted the sale of stereoscopes and stereoviews.
The company was founded in 1854 by George Swann Nottage and Howard Kennard under the name The London Stereoscope Company. From 1855 onwards it adopted the name London Stereoscopic Company. Its activities consisted primarily of the large-scale publication of stereoviews produced by both commissioned and independent photographers. The company also manufactured stereoscopes and cameras.
In 1859, the firm was renamed the London Stereoscopic and Photographic Company. The company proved capable of adapting to changing market conditions. When the stereoscopy craze declined, it embraced the rise of the carte-de-visite.
Related items: Carte-de-visite StereoscopomaniaPeople:
George Swan Nottage* 11 April 1823, England † 11 April 1885, London, EnglandHoward John Kennard
* 29 November 1839, England † 8 August 1896, London, England
Further reading:
- Hannavy, John (editor). Encyclopedia of nineteenth-century photography (2008) , pp. 870-872