General Motors 1950 Midcentury Automotive Photorama Stereoscope & Non PC Slides

Description: This is another item I purchased in the 1960’s at an antique shop that has been stored in a trunk ever since. This is a Promotional Stereoscope and slides given to executives at a reception held at the General Motors University Club in New York City in Celebration of Reaching the Mid Century of the Automobile in 1950. The reception was held on January 19, 1950, and was titled "The Midcentury Photorama of Through the Motor Ages with Paul Garrett”. (Garrett was the director of public relations for General Motors at that time). The set has 9 different stereo views printed by Keystone View Company and a special Keystone stereoscope made just for the set. The stereoscope provides a 3D stereo effect when viewing the slides. This viewer design was popular in the late 1800s with Keystone View Company publishing cards through 1963. The slides have notable General Motors executives -- Charles Erwin Wilson (CEO), Harlow H. Curtice (Executive VP), Marvin E. Coyle (GM VP), Albert Bradley (GM Chairman), C.F. Kettering, Paul Garrett (GM Public Relations) and The University Club. While the slides attempt to be humorous, the one picturing a woman in her underwear describing her as a radiator ornament is certainly not acceptable by today’s standards. The Stereoscope is in excellent condition with the only wear being around the edge where the viewer fits against the face. (I guess the previous owner wanted to get a better look at GM’s new radiator ornament). The slides show moderate wear, the picture fronts being very good, the backs, however, show some staining. Please see photos to determine the condition. If you have any questions let me know. Item has been securely packed and will be shipped USPS Ground Advantage. Buyer to pay actual postage based on their location. (Shipping cost is determined by ebay based on the weight and size of the package and it’s shipping destination). I will try to ship in 3 days or less. Thanks for looking!

Price: 200 USD

Location: Flat Rock, Michigan

End Time: 2025-01-28T00:31:02.000Z

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