A66.121.1

stereopticon machine
20th century
50 in HIGH x 20 in WIDE x 17 in DEEP
(127.00 cm HIGH x 50.80 cm WIDE x 43.18 cm DEEP)
Gift of the Gallery Shop, Women's Board
A66.121.1

"DROP COIN / HERE" on embossed metal plate with coin slot at top right. "174" stamped into wood below coin slot. "10" inscribed on metal plate nailed to front center below glass panel. "301" stamped into wood above lock. "3602" printed on metallic adhesive strip on back side, TL.
OMCA, Gallery of California Art, exhibited in the Landscape Gallery, starting May 1, 2010.

"wood cabinet w/metal legs & furnishings, glass windows; owl & lion designs, angel finials." [green info sheet] (A): stereopticon cabinet; (B): metal viewer hood, attaches at top over lenses; (C): painted glass plate; (D) mirrored plex panel; (E): handle attached to side of machine (removed April 2010).

"Purchased from Whitney Bros. Playland at the Beach, S.F. / Display, East Aisle 11/75" [green info sheet]

Used: Playland at the Beach | Whitney Bros.

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