Stéréoscope Polychromatique

Region: France    Period: 1850–1890   
Stéréoscope Polychromatique, Drier, France
Stéréoscope Polychromatique, Drier, France
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The Stéréoscope Polychromatique is equipped with two colour filters mounted in hinged frames. These filters allowed glass stereoviews to be tinted to simulate the colours of sunrise, sunset, or midday light.

Related items: Drier, Ferdinand

Specifications:

Classification:
Hand-held / Single-view / Box-type / Prismatic-square
Introduction:
1858
Designer:
Ferdinand Drier
Maker:
Ferdinand Drier
Construction:
Wood
System:
Closed
Medium:
Opaque and transparant
Format:
8.5 x 17
Lens:
Prismatic
Lens focus:
No
Inter-ocular adjustment:
No

Further reading:

  • "Stéréoscope Polychromatique" in: La Photographie (30 November 1858) , p. 5. via: gallica.bnf.fr
Stéréoscope Polychromatique, Drier, France
Stéréoscope Polychromatique, Drier, France
© Antiq-Photo
Published: 29-05-2026