File consists of glass stereo transparencies depicting scenes of fishing at sea, boats, coastlines, and various fishing boats. Includes mountian scenic views from the Canadian (and possibly American) Rocky Mountains, horse riding, and camp scenes.
139 photographs : b&w & col. slides ; 17.7 cm x 12.6 m
History / Biographical
Stereographs are photographs of the same subject taken from slightly different angles. These photos, displayed side by side in a stereoscope, would be viewed at close range, forcing the eye to overlay the two photos to create a 3D effect.
Stereoscopes could be hand held or mounted to a table or other surface. Stereographs could be made with a single camera, moved slightly from the first image taken; specialized dual-lens cameras streamlined the process.
Stereographs can be made with precious metals, glass, paper, and celluloid bases with any kind of photographic process.
Scope & Content
File consists of glass stereo transparencies depicting scenes of fishing at sea, boats, coastlines, and various fishing boats. Includes mountian scenic views from the Canadian (and possibly American) Rocky Mountains, horse riding, and camp scenes.
Mark Osterman, "Introduction to Photographic Equipment, Processes, and Definitions of the 19th Century," Focal Encyclopedia of Photography 4th edition, pg. 116.