orthostereoscope
Date: 1936
Inventory Number: WJ0550
Classification: Orthostereoscope
Subject:
Maker: General Electric Company (1892-present)
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Dimensions:
38.1 x 49.4 x 36.8 cm (15 x 19 7/16 x 14 1/2 in.)
Description:
Instrument consists of a light box and a stereoscopic visor mounted on a tripod with adjustable angle.
The light box is a rectangular metal piece with sloping back with opaque glass covering florescent bulb. Thick black electrical cord with 2-prongued plug.
The visor is at the end of a long metal arm, with two eyepieces mounted on a metal hood to shield external light from the eyes of the user.
The light box is a rectangular metal piece with sloping back with opaque glass covering florescent bulb. Thick black electrical cord with 2-prongued plug.
The visor is at the end of a long metal arm, with two eyepieces mounted on a metal hood to shield external light from the eyes of the user.
Signedplate on top: Fluoroline / ILLUMINATOR MODE / GENERAL ELECTRIC (GE logo) X-RAY CORPORATION
plate on arm: ORTHOSTEREOSCOPE / MADE IN U.S.A. / GENERAL ELECTRIC (GE logo) / X-RAY CORPORATION / SERIAL NO. [blank]
plate on arm: ORTHOSTEREOSCOPE / MADE IN U.S.A. / GENERAL ELECTRIC (GE logo) / X-RAY CORPORATION / SERIAL NO. [blank]
FunctionAn orthostereoscope is used for viewing stereoscopic radiographs, which are radiographs taken at two slightly different angles to produce a 3-dimensional effect.
Curatorial RemarksIdentical to WJ0436.