The Antiques Club of the Finger Lakes in partnership with the Geneva Historical Society will present the virtual program, "Finger Lakes Scenes in 3-D" by Dan Weinstock on Zoom on Thursday, March 25, 2021 at 7:00 p.m.
The program will focus on 3-D images called stereoviews. They consist of two nearly identical photographs or prints, paired to produce the illusion of a single three-dimensional image. When viewed through a stereoscope or 3-D glasses, the image becomes a single 3-D image. Stereoviews have been made since the mid-1800s.
This program will provide a brief overview of stereoviews as collectibles and then examine a few of the region’s stereo photographers and their prints. Images will be of the 1860-1890 period. In order to experience the 3D effect, red/cyan glasses will be made available to participants. Also, some of the original side-by-side mounted prints will be converted to anaglyphs for viewing without 3-D glasses on computers or tablets.
Dan Weinstock is a former president of the Geneva Historical Society and has collected photos and stereoviews for many years. He has been a contributor to the National Stereoscopic Association’s publication Stereo World. In addition to photographs, he has also collected antique tools and technology, serves as Vice-President of the Western New York Antique Tool Collectors Association and is a past board member of the Early American Industries Association.
To attend the virtual meeting, you need a device, internet connection, and email address. To attend, go to www.genevahistoricalsociety.com or register by phone by calling the Geneva Historical Society at 315-789-5151. The necessary login information will be sent to you via email 24 hours prior to the program.
To view the stereo images in 3-D, you will need 3-D glasses. You can obtain up to two pairs by mail by including your name and address on the registration form. The 3-D glasses will be distributed on a first come first served basis. Registration is needed by March 15 to ensure mail delivery. All registrations must be complete before 12 noon, March 25, the day of the program.
