Welcome to Photoarchive3D.org
Photoarchive 3D is a digitized archive of original stereographic 19th and early 20th century historical images. When viewed by a single person looking through a binocular stereoscope, these reconstructed a scene in three dimensions, complete with depth, creating a “Victorian virtual reality.” Only a fraction of the millions of views produced have survived, and we here present a sampling of the broad range of available subjects including exotic locations, people of the world, historic events, and material aspects of life 100-150 years ago.
Upcoming Events
Travel 3D with the 19th Century TimeGuys.
February 23, 2024: 7:30pm
Charles River Museum, 154 Moody St, Waltham, MA
Explore the exciting and bizzare world of days gone by, with a thrilling 3D projection by the TimeGuys of photographs locked up for over a century. No reconstructions, or AI generated fantasies here, just the realities of what hit the tabloids and made your great-grandfather smile and slap his leg! Explore natural and manmade disasters, meet superstars of the day, and see beauties of the moment. No internet or movies - no problem! We have thrilling games of chance and risky amusements that have long been banned. See the rise of machines when they were still made of wood and steel. And enjoy the company of those whose times sizzled, including kids unencumbered by caution, adults on the make, and grizzled oldsters who have seen it all. Using special projection techniques, Timeguys Bernard Fishman and George Mutter are your hosts for this unique multi-dimensional tour. Magic glasses included.
New PA3D Online Publication
Digitization of Historic Stereophotographs. by George L. Mutter and Bernard P. Fishman
This is an Illustrated overview of Stereophotography formats, variants, and their digitization. This booklet was prepared for distribution at the 2018 St Andrews (Scotland) Photography Festival.
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