Description: ITEM: Here is an incredible collection of Tru-Vue 3D slide reels and viewers from the stunning 3D collection of Sheldon Aronowitz. There are over 530 Tru-Vue films along with 6 viewers including two metal viewers. The organized flat of reels have been verified to contain the exact reels as shown on the individual boxes, the loose boxes contain a reel, but not verified if it matches the reel listed on the box. HISTORY: Tru-Vue, a subsidiary of Rock Island Bridge and Iron Works, was a manufacturer of stereoscopic filmstrips and corresponding stereoscope viewers, based in Rock Island, Illinois, from 1932–1951 and in Beaverton, Oregon, from 1951 until the late 1960s. The film strips, or film cards, were fed through a slide viewer similar to a View-Master, which was art deco or streamlined in style. The viewers were made of bakelite and available in multiple colors. When held up to light the images appeared in 3D. The films were based on attractive scenery, children's stories, travel, night life, and current events. The company was purchased in 1951 by Sawyer's—the manufacturer of the View-Master—because Tru-Vue had an exclusive contract to make children's filmstrips based on Disney characters. Tru-Vue moved at that time from Rock Island, Illinois, to Beaverton, Oregon, near where Sawyer's had built a new plant, and for a few years was a subsidiary company of Sawyer's. Eventually, it became only a brand name. Both View-Master and Tru-Vue products were manufactured into the 1960s by Sawyer's. SHIPPING: All buyers agree to pay calculated shipping charges. We will gladly combine shipments to help save you postage. If Ebay forces you to pay for each item individually we will refund the excess postage when we ship. If you have special packaging requirements, please contact us BEFORE paying so the shipping charge can be adjusted. Postcards/snapshots are shipped in envelopes (over $20 shipped in cardboard sleeves) and books are shipped in bubble mailers (over $30 shipped in a box).In some cases you will have multiple shipping options, the more expensive options offer a greater protection for shipping your items (heavy duty mailer, tracking etc.).
Price: 1100 USD
Location: Weatherly, Pennsylvania
End Time: 2024-11-17T22:55:39.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Item Specifics
Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Unit of Sale: Lot
Antique: Yes
Type: Stereoview & Stereoscope
Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
Signed: No
Image Color: Sepia
Theme: Americana, Amusement Parks, Cities & Towns, Continents & Countries, Events & Festivals, Exhibitions, Famous Places, History, Industrial, Militaria, Natural History, Nature, Topographical, Transportation, Travel, Travel & Transportation
Material: Plastic
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Brand/Publisher: Tru-Vue
Subject: Adventure Time, Cityscapes, Costumes, Landscape, Military, Travel & Transportation
Vintage: Yes
