Stephen Henry Horgan
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Stephen Henry Horgan

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Frederic E. Ives

Maker
American, 1856–1937

Stephen Henry Horgan

ca. 1903
Parallax Stereogram
Image: 20.5 x 15.5 cm
Frame: 25.2 x 20.2 cm
Gift of the 3M Foundation, ex-collection Louis Walton Sipley
1978.0148.0003
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.

(typed label on frame): This was suggested by A. Berthier in 1896, patented by J. Jacobson 624,042 & 624,043. Ives pats were later 725, 567, & 761, 679. See E.J. Wall " B.J." [British Journal?] June 18/26.

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