Stereographic tour of the world, circa 1930
Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- Keystone View Company
- Date:
- circa 1930
- Extent:
- 2 Linear Feet 2 boxes
- Language:
- English
- Preferred citation:
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Stereographic tour of the world, ms 1143, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.
Background
- Scope and content:
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The collection consists of 600 stereographic cards with scenes of the world, plus two stereoscopes. Views of various countries are depicted as well as views of different occupations.
- Biographical / historical:
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In turn of the century America, the Keystone View Company was a major distributor of stereographic images. Located in Meadville, Pennsylvania, the business help supply educational and comic/sentimental stereoviews as well as stereoscopes. It led the world in stereographic sales by 1905. Founded in 1892, the company closed in 1963.
Indexed terms
- Subjects:
- Stereographs.
Access and use restrictions
- Preferred citation:
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Stereographic tour of the world, ms 1143, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.