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The Perspectoscope: "You Make the Pictures, We Make You See 'Em"

Perspectoscope is the trade-name of an instrument which enhances the perspective suggestion of a photograph, outline-drawing, etc., and thus simulates a stereoscopic effect.

New York, New York: W.T. Georgen Optician, c.1910. Illustrated tri-fold pamphlet advertising the Perspectoscope, a kind of stereoscope that purports to "Double the value of the Camera" and "make its pictures look like the real object" (i.e. three-dimensional). Includes a photo of a child looking through the scope exclaiming, "Oh, Grandpa! It's just Beautiful". Inside, diagrams of the scope's construction are included alongside a lengthy discussion of the product's strengths over its competitors. Very good. Toned, with some sunning. Letter folds.

Price: $150.00

Item #22000884