Re: stereoscope parts

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IN>Hi Kevin (and all stereotypes),

IN>Re your question on finding replacement parts for an antique stereoscope:
  >good luck! There were literally hundreds of styles and brands of viewers mad
  >from the 1860s through the early 1900s, hardly any of them with
  >interchangeable parts.

Hello Mr. Burr,

Although finding replacement parts would be great, I am actually looking
for info. or a photo of an intact viewer so that my viewer can be
restored (by rebuilding with new materials to match the existing).

IN>It seems the crossbars/view stage are the parts most often missing, so you
  >may have better luck finding a hood.

I have the crossbar and view stage. It's the hood that is in fragmentary
condition. (Sorry if my original post was unclear.)

IN>You may want to check with Russell Norton, a dealer/collector in New Haven,
  >CT (203-562-7800). He sells these neat archival covers/protectors for views,
  >books regarding antique photos, and viewers: more modern Keystones for $88,
  >antiques for $53-68. He must have a bunch...maybe he has some spare parts,
  >too.

IN>I've got a question of my own for other antique aficianados here: has anyone
  >heard of a turn-of-the-century  stereographer named G.S. Aitken? The views I
  >have are of Idaho. Darrah doesn't list an Aitken in Idaho.

If you don't get a reply by the time I'm at the Holmes Library, I will
look it up and get back to you.

Thanks for the info.,

Kevin Yee
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