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Antique Underwood & Underwood Stereoscope Viewer with 12 Original Stereoview Cards – Early 1900s
Offered here is an authentic antique Underwood & Underwood stereoscope viewer accompanied by a wonderful collection of 12 original antique stereoview cards, dating primarily to the late 1800s and early 1900s.
This classic wooden and metal viewer, manufactured by Underwood & Underwood of New York, bears a patent date of June 11, 1901. Designed to bring photographs to life in three dimensions, stereoscopes were among the earliest forms of immersive visual entertainment.
The viewer features its original wooden handle, decorative metal viewing hood, dual viewing lenses, and adjustable card holder. Both lenses are intact, and the viewer is in working condition.
Included: 12 Original Antique Stereoview Cards
This fascinating collection features cards from several early photographic publishers, including Underwood & Underwood, American Stereoscopic Company, T. W. Ingersoll, and others.
Subjects include:
* 1908 Great White Fleet: Uncle Sam’s War Fleet, led by the USS Connecticut en route to the Pacific.
* 1905 USS Missouri Battleship: Gallant crew and massive 12-inch guns aboard the historic American battleship.
* 1898 Vigilante Hanging Scene: “A Necktie Party Given by the Vigilantes,” copyrighted by T. W. Ingersoll. A dramatic historical Western-themed image.
* 1908 White House: Historic north front of the presidential residence in Washington, D.C.
* 1904 St. Louis World’s Fair: Early stereoscopic view associated with the Louisiana Purchase Exposition.
* Presidential Inauguration Parade: “New York’s Crack Regiment,” featuring a hand-colored military parade scene.
* 1900 The Wedding March: Antique wedding scene with period clothing.
* Feeding the Chickens: Early 1900s farm-life stereoview.
* Victorian Humorous Scenes: Including “An Affair of Honor – Honor Satisfied” and “How Very Great the Very Small Are.”
* Loveliness in Flower and Face: Beautifully hand-colored period stereoview.
* Additional early photographic scene.
Several cards feature original publisher information, copyright dates, historical descriptions, and multilingual text on the reverse.
Viewer Details
* Manufacturer: Underwood & Underwood, New York
* Patent Date: June 11, 1901
* Construction: Wood and metal
* Original wooden handle
* Decorative metal viewing hood
* Dual viewing lenses, intact and functional
* Adjustable stereoview card holder
* Includes 12 original antique stereoview cards
Condition
Good antique condition consistent with age and use.
The viewer displays age-appropriate patina, surface wear, and signs of handling. The lenses are intact and the viewer is functional.
The stereoview cards show varying degrees of age-related toning, edge wear, discoloration, and handling marks. Some retain beautifully detailed images and original historical information on the reverse.
Please examine all photographs carefully, as they are an important part of the description and show the actual items and their condition.
A Wonderful Piece of Photographic History
This collection offers a fascinating glimpse into American history, military life, Victorian entertainment, early photography, and the world as it appeared more than a century ago.
Perfect for antique photography collectors, stereoscope enthusiasts, military history collectors, or anyone who appreciates unusual historical objects.
You will receive the antique Underwood & Underwood stereoscope viewer and all 12 stereoview cards shown in the photographs.
