"St. Peters Cathedral, London ONT" Stereograph

Credit LineGift of Dr. J. Malcolm Smith, London, Ontario, 2005

Object number2005.014.011

Label TextThis stereograph shows a view of St. Peters Cathedral in downtown London.. Stereographs are cards with two-nearly identical, side-by-side images on them. They are used with a stereoscope, which is an optical tool that presents two slightly different images, one to each eye, to produce the effect of depth and three-dimensionality. These instruments allowed people to view cards with drawings or photographs of faraway places, landmarks, as well as scenes of everyday life. The cards were a popular souvenir to bring back from travels so scenes could be shared and viewed, long after the trip.

NameStereograph