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Stereographic tour of the world
Descriptive Summary | |
| Title: Stereographic tour of the world | |
| Creator: Keystone View Company | |
| Inclusive Dates: circa 1930 | |
| Language(s): English | |
| Extent: 2 Linear Feet 2 boxes | |
| Collection Number: ms1143 | |
| Repository: Hargrett Library | |
Collection Description
Historical Note
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.
Scope and Content
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.
Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
Stereographic tour of the world, ms 1143, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.
Finding Aid Publication
Finding aid prepared on: 2019.
General Notes
The accompanying copy of A trip around the world through the telebinocular, edited by Burton Holmes, has been cataloged and can be requested through GIL. The call number is TR199 .H6 1930.