Scarce Carte de Visite Roll Viewer

With original underside label reading in part "Robinson's Patent Photograph Album Patented April 11th, 1865..." A pair of glass-fronted windows set into a thermoplastic frame reveals a continuous sheet with slots fitted for CDVs that is affixed to rollers turned by exterior knobs. The roll presently holds colorful prints taken from antique books, magazines and advertising cards.

4.5 x 9.25 x 5.25 in.

Private Collection, Jefferson, North Carolina

Split to the lid; some minor chipping and stains to the label.

$200 - 400