World’s Wonder
Region: United States Period: 1890–1930
© Vintage 3D Viewer collection
The World’s Wonder stereoscope was distributed by the J. I. Austen Company, a publisher based in Chicago, Illinois. The company was active between 1895 and 1910. The viewer was designed to view cards containing three colour stereoviews on one side. The card could be moved vertically within the holder to select the different stereoviews.
Specifications:
Classification:
Hand-held / Single-view / Folding
Introduction:
c. 1900
Designer:
J.I. Austen Company
Construction:
Metal
System:
Open
Medium:
Paper
Format:
8.5 x 17
Lens:
Convex
Lens focus:
Yes
Inter-ocular adjustment:
No
Published: 22-05-2026