Legendre, Louis

Region: France    Period: 1890–1930    Occupation: Instrument maker   Tag: Mattey

Louis Legendre was a French manufacturer of stereoscopes. He acquired the company of Wytenhove in 1898.

In 1899, Legendre introduced a significant innovation: a chain-based stereoscope equipped with an interchangeable chain and stereoview holders. This system simplified the exchange of stereoviews and enabled complete collections to be stored and viewed using different sets of holders.

Legendre’s company was acquired in 1902 by Mattey. This acquisition marked the beginning of Mattey’s activities in the stereoscope industry.

Related items:
Chain-based stereoscope  Mattey  Wytenhove, Auguste

Company addresses:

Legendre
10, Rue Pastourelle, Paris
c.1898  –1902
8, Rue Pastourelle, Paris
1898  –1902
Amel-sur-l’Étang
c.1898  –1902
Published: 28-02-2026    Last modified: 18-03-2026