Most current viewmaster reels are intended for children. The fourvolume book series viewmaster reels and packets by harry zur kleinsmiede is a guide for collectors and give a historical overview. New listing aircraft carrier,viewmaster 3 reels 760 a b c. Nursery rhymes was released in 1982, and days and seasons in 1983. The reels were popular sellers and essentially doubled viewmasters demographic. Viewmaster collector books berezin stereo photography. The first viewmaster in the late 1930s wasnt meant to be childrens toy. What you want here is a flexible glue that does not produce fumes that will discolor the film. Vintage viewmaster disney the aristocats 1970 3 reel set w. First published in 2005, this book includes details of many examples of the viewmaster range of viewers over the years up to 2000. Additionally, it includes a value guide to stereo viewers and over 3000 viewmaster reel values. This is one of the finest works on the history of 3d and the images created by past photographers.
In the 1950s the almost indestructible rectangular model c viewer was introduced with a slot that accepts the little reels. Volume 3 viewmaster collector books showtime and education. Although scenic reels were viewmaster s forte, the company spread out a bit in the late 1940s with the inclusion of a series of childrens fairytale reels. The second half of the book contains a value reference guide for viewmaster and non viewmaster viewers, together with the values of over three thousand viewmaster reels and packets. History of viewmaster by mary ann and wolfgang sell.
Find great deals on ebay for vintage viewmaster and vintage view master viewer. Hello everyone, just wondering if anybody knows where i can find the best selection of pornographic viewmaster reels in town, just picked up a supershow projector for my daughter along with a pretty decent library of spongebob and curious george and the like but it would be nice to have something for me and. Through the magic of viewmaster, you can see young will harker in his life or death battle with count dracula, the vampire. The view master stereoscope is slightly larger than a pair of opera glasses.
Capture a piece of pop culture history with vintage view master viewers and reels. It includes one viewmaster, three reels with 21 images and a handy storage container for the reels. The chapter on care and condition is most beneficial. Links to popular viewmaster and 3d related web sites viewmaster quick history viewmaster 65th aneversary glossary of collecting terms by roger t. Sep 22, 2018 but for now, lets take a look at a feature that anyone who reads th dimension will dig a history of superhero viewmaster reels. Vintage 1940s sawyers black viewmaster with 5 vintage. Vintage viewmaster disney the aristocats 1970 3 reel set. This boxes set features 21 3d images and a reel storage case. Unfollow view master reels to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Afterward, they sold the devices at specialty photography and stationery stores, and the reels depicted scenes from national parks like the grand canyon.
In doing this, charlie became a top salesman in short order. Since that time, more than one billion reels have been issued. Vintage viewmaster walt disneys the aristocats 1970 3 reel set w original color illustrated story book. Original dioramas created to photograph for reel sets extremely rare, from what i understand advertising. Collectible viewmaster photos 1940now for sale ebay. Action photos of al rosen of the cleveland indians, phil rizzuto of the new york yankees, jackie jensen of the washington senators, preacher roe of the brooklyn dodgers, whitey lockman of the new york giants, minnie minoso of the chicago white sox, and yogi berra of the new york yankees. The collectable stereo viewers guide custom viewmaster reels. A brief history of viewmaster though it is now known primarily as a childs toy, viewmaster was launched at the 1939 new york worlds fair as a way to see the world from home in fullcolor 3d images. A few sample images from the many different christianbased viewmaster reels. Thank you so much for all of your help along the way, and for the excellent, super quick service. Now after years of waiting the much anticipated viewmaster reels and packets volume 3 is available. Wolfgang tells how charlie was hired and given simple directions. This is a fantastic illustrated viewmaster 256 page hardcover book from europe, viewmaster reels and packets a collectors guide volume 1 world travel by by harry zur kleinsmiede.
In the 1950s, viewmaster produced a 3d camera, which enabled a person to make their own, personal viewmaster reels. A portland, oregon, organmaker and photographer named william gruber was fascinated with a victorian optical device known as a stereoscope, which created an illusion of 3d using two sidebyside photographs. Did you scroll all this way to get facts about view master reels. In the days before color tv sets let alone mobile phones were everywhere, they were. Rudolph red nosed reindeer classic viewmaster 3 reel set. Graves, who was president of sawyers photographic services saw the potential of grubers camera rig he has developed for taking stereo photographs. From 1939 to 1950, view master reels were sold individually. This book is brand new, mint condition and measures 9 34 by 7 inches. View masters in sears christmas wish book catalog, 1971, by wishbook, via flickr. A stereoscopic guide to the 3d past and its magic images 18381900 by wim van keulen hardcover book with 12 viewmaster reels. The timeless view master toy has been used with multiple generations, and the simple technology still makes the toy an ideal collectible to purchase and use.
View master s best salesman, charlie van pelt, collaborated with the sells on view master history. Viewmaster reels and packets a collectors guide volume 2. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. It includes history, illustrations, reel list and many color and black and white illustrations. It was marketed as a more exciting souvenir than a traditional postcard and reels were often sold at touristdestinationsacross the globe. But view master was an improvement over the traditional stereograph.
The values have been taken from the continuous monitoring of online auctions, private auctions and collectors fairs. How to find a will in court records 206 research guide most recent update. The viewmaster has a long history, dating back to the late 1930s in portland, oregon, usa. These singlesleeved reels bore the identifying prefix ft. Unfollow vintage view master to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Vintage viewmaster viewer model c sawyers black 1950s bakelite w box 20 reels. Shop forand learn aboutvintage viewmasters and reels. A man named bram stoker wrote a book turning dracula into the bloodthirsty monster we have all come to know and fear. Introduced at the 1939 new york worlds fair, viewmaster was the brainchild of william r.
Book viewmaster memories history of viewmaster 19392000. Collecting viewmaster viewers and reels rebecca kilbreath. This is a compact, modern stereoscopic device designed for viewing threedimension, fullcolor picture transparencies mounted in view master reels. Basic fun view master classic viewer with reels discovery. View master reels and packets a collectors guide volume 1 world travel this collectors guide is an overview of almost all world travel reels and packets that have been issued since 1939. The viewmaster viewers book custom viewmaster reels producer of. Kids can take a trip through africa, swim with fish or experience prehistoric life with each exciting reel. The original viewmaster single reels were numbered from 4 to 5870. Focusing on viewmaster history and value antique trader. As with any other paper collectible, it is important that view master reels be free of mold, mildew, brown foxing spots, etc.
Product rudolph red nosed reindeer classic viewmaster 3 reel set. April 2019 this research guide describes how to find a will that was filed in an ontario court. Although known today mostly as a childrens toy, viewmaster released sets on a variety of different subjects over the years that are of interest to people of all ages. Dubnow was the lead photographer for viewmaster and traveled worldwide taking images for the popular reels. This collectors guide is a historical overview of viewmaster reels and packets since its introduction. Personally, my batman 66 set was one of my favorite toys as a child and im sure it has something to do with why i think the purrfect crimebetter luck next time is the shows greatest episode. Although known today mostly as a childrens toy, view master released sets on a variety of different subjects over the years that are of interest to people of all ages. Viewmaster talking model viewmaster has something to say. How to find a will in court records archives of ontario. He was a strong champion for the scenic reels and his efforts kept the whole genre in production. A brief history of view master reels and viewers along with pictures of some of. Five reels show the many different viewers manufactured over the years, and also several unusual and rare 3d viewers, some of which are oneofakind examples. Sep 08, 2016 the viewmaster reels include an intriguing selection of unusual stills from the first and second series. Viewmasters packets, pamphlets and advertising have always referred to them as viewmaster reels, not disks.
Vintage 1940s sawyers black viewmaster with 5 vintage reels works great what a classic. The first viewmaster made its debut at the 1939 worlds fair in new york, and the concept then remains as it is today. Create your own viewmaster reels with image3d cynthia boylan dec 2, 2014 first introduced in 1939, the viewmaster soon became a popular toy and a pop culture icon. View master is a unique 3d stereo picture viewing system that was invented and first commercially released in 1939. Roberts, skipper and bubblecut barbie dont allow fashion to be an elusive part of your life. Take a trip through africa, swim with the fish or experience prehistoric life with each viewmaster reel. Aug 05, 20 these 1957 out of print view master reels are uncredited.
This threevolume collectors guide is a historical overview of viewmaster reels and packets since its introduction. Peanuts gang, personal history, my childhood memories, film music books. I might have said this too many times, but is is true. The view master has a long history, dating back to the late 1930s in portland, oregon, usa.
The viewmaster viewers book custom viewmaster reels producer. Graves and gruber debuted the viewmaster to the public at the 19391940 worlds fair in new york, where it was sold as a souvenir of the event. Gaf viewmaster viewer vintage gaf viewmaster viewer ipod of the baby. It was originally manufactured and sold by sawyers. View master man on the moon nasa apollo project 3 reel set with booklet. The endless joy of superhero viewmasters th dimension. Provide your children with hours of fun and educational play with this retroinspired viewmaster boxed set. The latest thing along this line, which by the way has met popular approval, is the view master. It is a historical overview of viewmaster reels and packets since its introduction. He is currently owner of image 3d, in milwaukee oregon. One of the more iconic childhood toys is the view master. Viewmaster was the fun 3d viewer that brought all your favorite biblical stories into your homes, schools and churches. In ontario, the courts usually probate a will after the death of the individual.
Remembered by many as a cherished childhood toy, the viewmaster has a long and fascinating history. Volume one is filled with an array of information of the history of views and some of the leading photographers and publishers. The unveiling of viewmaster reels took place during 1939 new york. Viewmaster reels and packets a collectors guide by harry zur kleinsmiede. View master theater land of oz old shows wizard of oz history books childhood memories altered books wonders of the world what others are saying wizard of oz viewmaster for those of us who have read the book, the shoes on the wicked witch of the east are correct. A value guide to 3d viewmaster reels, viewers and packets. Viewmaster is the trademark name of a line of specialformat stereoscopes and corresponding. Viewmaster, holiday eyes, tagua jewelry, 3d postcards. Often the viewmaster reels we collect have no protctive sleeves when we acquire them. Get the best deals on sawyers view master when you shop the.
It was initially conceived by william gruber and harold graves. In addition to the standard numbering range there were many special groupings with alphanumeric designations and numbers beyond the normal range. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Book view master memories history of viewmaster 19392000 softcover, 301 pp. Surround yourself with stunning 360degree environments, so you feel as if you are really there. It also provides a history of the precursor to viewmaster, the stereoscope and detailed information on the collectability of stereoscopic photo sets. The first viewers, like the prototype, were round with a clamshell door that opened to insert a reel. It also covers over 20 other manufacturers viewers.
View master is the trademark name of a line of specialformat stereoscopes and corresponding view master reels, which are thin cardboard disks containing seven stereoscopic 3d pairs of small transparent color photographs on film. Viewmaster collector books volume 1 volume 2 new volume 3. Viewmaster illustrated books berezin stereo home page. A special presentation by rich dubnow entitled the history of 3d and the view master development is slated for 7. Search online for archival library book repair glue.
Nazeley reel production viewmaster in the movies what books can you find on viewmaster how to clean your viewmaster reels viewmaster viewer reference and more on keith clatworthys site. Such reels come to you in one of our very own sftp reel sleeves, specially designed by ol swaphos to keep your reels protected. Viewmaster memories by mary ann and wolfgang sell and charley van pelt book this is a limited edition book written by the foremost viewmaster historians and collectors. Getting started to find a will filed in ontario, you will need to find the estate file. The set is for kids 3 years old and up and contains retro styling to remind you of what the viewmaster looked like. Since the internet became more accessible and widely used in the 1990s, a number of. View master also produced two sesame street sets that packaged reels with a 10minute audio cassette of the characters telling a story. Viewmaster is a unique 3d stereo picture viewing system that was invented and first commercially released in 1939. The viewmaster and its stereo reels were introduced four years later at the 1939 worlds fair in new york city. The most common view master reels material is glass. Hardcover book with 12 viewmaster reels begun in 1948 and not completed until 1962, the original stereoscopic atlas of human anatomy consisted of 221 viewmaster reels with 1,554 color stereo views of dissections of every body region. This book is a historical overview of viewmaster equipment since its introduction.