Tag: Charles Wheatstone presented his stereoscope to the royal society

Stereoscopic Daguerreotypes

Stereoscopic Daguerreotypes

I thought I'd introduce you to stereoscopic daguerreotypes, one of the earliest forms of photography and stereoviews, and indeed, one of the most expensive and fragile too. You don't often come across them, but when you do, and you're lucky enough to see one of the beautifully tinted ones, you'll stop in your tracks in awe! They really are the jewels of stereoscopy.

Happy International Stereoscopy Day

Happy International Stereoscopy Day

Wishing everyone a very happy 1st International Stereoscopy Day! On this very day 184 years ago, in 1838, Charles Wheatstone presented his invention the stereoscope, and demonstrated his theory of binocular vision to the Royal Society. The Stereoscopy Blog invites you to celebrate with us!