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Stereopticon Misnomer

  • From: P3D <Linnstaedt@xxxxxxx>
  • Subject: Stereopticon Misnomer
  • Date: Fri, 17 May 1996 09:09:16 -0400
I recently discovered the ultimate SINNER (unwashed Hun) in the use of
"stereopticon" when "stereoscope" is correct.
(drum roll) ....the Smithsonian!  (muffled scream)
While in DC, I perused the National Museum of American History; it has
photographic goodies.  Lo and behold, an aluminum-hooded stereoscope with its
prominently displayed identification card.  Not only misidentifying it as a
Stereopticon but also "correcting" [perverting!  ;-)    ]  the quite obvious,
engraved (Trade Mark) logo "Perfec Stereoscope" to "Perfect" .  Gag me with a
telebinocular!

May  H. C. White Co., makers of The "PERFEC" Stereograph and The "PERFEC"
Stereoscope rest in piece.  I mean, peace.

Pax Stereophotographica,
Robert Linnstaedt


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