Max Levy

Max Levy

Transparency

Frederic E. Ives

Maker
American, 1856–1937

Max Levy

ca. 1903
Parallax Stereogram
Image: 20.5 x 15.5 cm
Frame: 25.2 x 20.2 cm
Gift of Mrs. John G. Rolph
1978.0148.0002
Inscriptions (printed label on frame): Parallax Stereogram / patented April 14, 1903. Made by Ives Process Co., 552 West 25th St. N.Y. To obtain solid, life-like effect, hold in both hands at arm’s length towards a window, or a near-by artificial light, and with center opposite to eyes. Position is correct when only a single solid object is seen in bold relief. May be hung in a window and viewed as above. Awarded Medal of Royal Photographic Society.

hand written label on frame (ink): Portrait of Max Levy

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