Lothian stereoscope

Region: United Kingdom    Period: 1890–1930   
Stereoscope type: Hand-held » Single-view » Folding
The Lothian Stereoscope, Baird, Scotland
The Lothian Stereoscope, Baird, Scotland
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The Lothian Stereoscope was made in Scotland. The lenses are mounted on arms that can be moved apart and together to allow for inter-ocular adjustment. Focus is achieved by sliding the stereoview holder, similar to the Holmes–Bates stereoscope. After removing the sliding tubes and stereoview holder, the viewer can be used to view stereoviews in books.

Related items:
Book stereoscope  Holmes-Bates stereoscope  Inter-ocular adjustment

Specifications:

Introduction:
c. 1890
Designer:
Andrew H. Baird
Maker:
Andrew H. Baird
Construction:
Wood, metal
Medium:
Paper
Format:
8.5 x 17
Lens:
Convex
Lens focus:
Yes
Inter-ocular adjustment:
Yes

Further reading:

  • Wing, Paul. Stereoscopes: The first one hundred years (1996) , p. 50
Published: 24-03-2026