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1905

  • Work on this object ended.

1952

  • We acquired this object.

2015

2025

  • You found it!

Stereoscope, Richard Verascope

This is a Stereoscope. It was designed by Jules Richard. It is dated ca. 1900 and we acquired it in 1952. Its medium is wood, metal, glass. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

This object was donated by Mrs. A. W. Erickson.

Its dimensions are

5.7 x 11.8 cm (2 1/4 x 4 5/8 in.)

It is inscribed

Inscribed on metal, inside case: Breveté Paris

Cite this object as

Stereoscope, Richard Verascope; Designed by Jules Richard (French, 1848 - 1930); France; wood, metal, glass; 5.7 x 11.8 cm (2 1/4 x 4 5/8 in.); 1952-40-2

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