Stull viewing case

Region: United States    Period: 1850–1890   

The Stull viewing case for daguerreotypes was designed and manufactured by John Stull of Philadelphia. The case consists of two parts connected by hinged metal struts at the bottom and on both sides. The rear part contains the holder for the stereo daguerreotype. The front part contains the lens panel with stereo lenses. When closed, both parts rest against each other. Because the distance between the two parts can be adjusted, focusing of the lenses is possible.

The Stull viewing case was available in a plain version and in a deluxe version with a highly decorated lens panel.

Specifications:

Classification:
Hand-held / Single-view / Folding / Viewing-case
Introduction:
1855
Designer:
John Stull
Maker:
John Stull
Construction:
Leather
System:
Open
Medium:
Daguerreotype
Format:
c. 7.5 x 10 cm
Lens:
Convex
Lens focus:
Yes
Inter-ocular adjustment:
No

Patents and registrations:

Number: 12451
Stereoscope case
Filing: 27-02-1855, Applicant(s): John Stull. via: worldwide.espacenet.com

Further reading:

  • Wing, Paul. Stereoscopes: The first one hundred years (1996) , pp. 83, 84
Published: 11-03-2026    Last modified: 19-03-2026