Holmes Stereoscope with ‘Chambre Mobile’ and Stand
Details
The Chambre Mobile was an extension for the Holmes-Bates stereoscope, designed by the company of Adolphe Block. The extension consisted of a sliding leather bellows cover that could be fitted over the viewing section. It converted the originally open stereoscope into a closed system. The cover was primarily intended for viewing tissue stereoviews.
The Chambre Mobile was probably sold by Block either with the purchase of a stereoscope or as an optional accessory.
(from: Compendium of Stereoscopes)
Further reading: Block, Adolphe (Compendium of Stereoscopes)
Date Made
c. 1900
Place Made
France
Period
1893–1939
Type
tabletop Stereoscope
Designer
Block, Adolphe
Technique
Single-view, manually; Focus, carrier
Format
8.5x17cm
Medium
transparent
Related Patent
FR 264164 (A. Block, 1897)
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