During the late 1800s and early 1900s, the Stereoscope, also known as a stereopticon or stereo viewer, was a popular way to travel beyond one’s home without leaving the comfort of the parlor. A “traveler” would simply slip a stereo card into the viewer and the entire world would be at their beckoned call.
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