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"Main Building, Victoria Hospital, London ONT" (4 - 2 Colour, 2 Greyscale)

"Main Building, Victoria Hospital, London ONT" (4 - 2 Colour, 2 Greyscale)

Credit LineGift of Dr. J. Malcolm Smith, 2005.
Object number2005.014.012
Label TextThese stereographs show a view of Victoria Hospital. 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