Stereoscope Américain Wytenhove

Region: France    Period: 1890–1930    Tag: Mattey
Stéréoscope Américain 8.5 x 17, Wytenhove, France
Stéréoscope Américain 8.5 x 17, Wytenhove, France
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The Stéréoscope Américain is fitted with a ground glass panel at the rear, suggesting suitability for viewing glass stereoviews. However, the chain mechanism and slide holders are not sufficiently robust to support the weight of glass slides. The ground glass is therefore intended for viewing tissue stereoviews rather than glass plates.

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Specifications:

Classification:
Tabletop / Multi-view / Chain-based
Introduction:
1894
Designer:
Auguste Wytenhove (attributed)
Maker:
Auguste Wytenhove (attributed)
Construction:
Wood
System:
Closed
Catalogue number(s):
211
Medium:
Paper and glass
Format:
8.5 x 17
Number of slides:
Models for 12, 25 or 50
Bidirectional navigation:
No
Lens:
Convex
Lens focus:
No
Inter-ocular adjustment:
No
Published: 20-03-2026    Last modified: 13-04-2026