H. Pattberg (manufacturer) 1800s (mid) Red Velour Pedestal Stereoscope
Stereoscopy Private collection of C. Schwimmer Per Paul Wing's book, p104. Plush red velour (Internet research stated that Velour didn't make its appearance until the mid-1800's), nickel plated metal. The photographed unit appears identical to the one pictured in Paul Wing's book. A square section receptacle at the top holds the stereoscope hood, and a similar fitting at the bottom can hold the hood for storage. Has large prismatic lenses. The sliding view adjustment tube also folds down for storage
