Schneider viewing case

Region: Germany    Period: 1850–1890   

The viewing case by Trudpert Schneider & Söhne is a relatively rare example, and may be the only viewing case produced in Germany. The case most closely resembles the Mascher viewing case in its external appearance.

Related items: Mascher viewing case

Specifications:

Classification:
Hand-held / Single-view / Folding / Viewing-case
Introduction:
c. 1850
Designer:
T. Schneider & Sönne
Maker:
T. Schneider & Sönne
Construction:
Leather
System:
Open
Medium:
Daguerreotype
Format:
c. 10 x 13
Lens:
Convex
Lens focus:
No
Inter-ocular adjustment:
No

Further reading:

  • Wing, Paul. Stereoscopes: The first one hundred years (1996) , pp. 78-79
Published: 25-03-2026    Last modified: 27-03-2026