Stereo-Gothard

Region: United States    Period: 1890–1930   
The Stereo-Gothard, American Stereoscopic Company
The Stereo-Gothard, American Stereoscopic Company
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The Stereo-Gothard is a Holmes-Bates stereoscope equipped with a hood that converts the inherently open viewer into a closed system. The hood was also available as a separate accessory.

The design originated from Roddo Y. Young of the American Stereoscopic Company. This publisher was active approximately between 1895 and 1908 and had no connection to the earlier company of the Langenheim brothers, which was established in 1861.

Related items: Closed system  Langenheim brothers

Specifications:

Classification:
Hand-held / Single-view / Holmes-Bates
Introduction:
1901
Designer:
American Stereoscopic Company
Maker:
American Stereoscopic Company
Construction:
Wood
System:
Closed
Medium:
Paper
Format:
8.5 x 17
Lens:
Convex
Lens focus:
Yes
Inter-ocular adjustment:
No

Patents and registrations:

Number: 672609A
Stereoscope attachment
Filing: 14-02-1901, Applicant(s): Roddo Y. Young. via: worldwide.espacenet.com

Further reading:

  • Darrah, William C.. The World of Stereographs (1977) , p. 26
Published: 11-04-2026    Last modified: 14-05-2026