Stéréo-mégascope

Region: France    Period: 1850–1890    Tag: Glossary

Stéréo-mégascope was a term used for tabletop or floor-standing chain-based stereoscopes that incorporated a graphoscope on the top section for viewing standard photographs and postcards. The top section can be tilted to provide a comfortable viewing position. Stéréo-mégascopes were manufactured primarily in France between approximately 1880 and 1900.

Related items:
Chain-based stereoscope  Floor standing stereoscope  Graphoscope  Tabletop stereoscope