Description
The Keystone View CompanyWorld War Through the Stereoscope Collection consists of 300 stereograph cards featuring scenes from
WWI, a stereoscope for viewing the cards, and a 1928 copy of the book "The World War Through the Telebinocular."
Background
Stereographs became a very popular entertainment medium from the 1850s to the 1930s, though a few companies continued to produce
stereographic images until the 1970s. Many different photographic processes were used to produce stereographs, including daguerreotypes,
ambrotypes, wet plate glass positives, salt paper prints, albumen prints, and gelatin prints. Stereographs were formed of
two images placed side by side and mounted on cardboard. They were commonly produced with cameras that had two lenses side
by side. Stereographic cards were produced in the millions by photographers all over the world. Invented in England, the novelty
and attraction of stereograph formats spread across Europe and the United States.
Extent
5.0 boxes
(1 linear foot)
Restrictions
Copyright is not assigned to the San José State University Special Collections & Archives. All requests for permission to
publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Director of Special Collections. Permission for publication
is given on behalf of the Special Collections & Archives. Copyright restrictions may apply to digital reproductions of the
original materials. Use of digital files is restricted to research and educational purposes. The collection resides in the
public domain.
Availability
The collection is open for research.