Chocolat Poulain Stereo Viewer

France, 1900s

This small, folding tin stereoscope comes in a velvet-lined leather case along with a set of scenic stereoviews. The 3D viewer and the views advertise one of the oldest chocolate companies in France. Chocolat Poulain was founded in the late 1800s by Victor-Auguste Poulain. The company still exists today but has changed ownership a few times. The half-circle lenses sets this one apart from most other folding tin viewers made during this time period.

Primary Material: Metal
Media Format: Photo paper
Light Source: Natural light
Focus: Fixed
Interocular: Fixed

Chocolat Poulain Stereo Viewer
Front view of Chocolat Poulain Stereoscope
Side view of Chocolat Poulain Stereo Viewer
Back view of folding Chocolat Poulain tin viewer
Leather case for Chocolat Poulain Stereo Viewer
Inside the Chocolat Poulain leather case
Scenic Chocolat Poulain stereoview
Descriptive text on back of Chocolat Poulain stereoview