Stereoscope (RETIRED)

[Thimbleberry]

Samantha's Stereoscope was originally sold as part of her Travel Accessories, from 2002 to 2004, reviewed HERE. After that set retired, the Stereoscope was released as a separate item until retirement in 2008.

Slide one of the four photo cards into the slot in the stereoscope and your Samantha doll can look at photos of famous places like the Brooklyn Bridge and the Statue of Liberty.


I received this for Christmas and am very impressed with the detail. I'm an antiques dealer so I've seen lots of these and this looks EXACTLY like a real one. Of course you can't move the slide to adjust the focus but you couldn't really look through it anyway because our eyes are too far apart. I'd give Samantha's stereoscope and view cards an A++.

[hokieartist]

The stereoscope came today. OH YES! It's very cute! I didn't realize it had fuzzy velvety edges next to where you'd put your face (that is, if you were a doll---hehe!)

[maggiedoll]

American Girl says:

Samantha can look at photos of famous places such as the Brooklyn Bridge and the Statue of Liberty on the four photo cards included with this stereoscope.
$12

Actually, Samantha probably had a case to store the stereoscope and the cards (I've seen collections that go to hundreds of views), but unfortunately American Girl did not think that far. Regardless, for $12 it is a high quality item, which is made of some type of metal (with a nice decorative detail), stained wood and soft fabric that would make view comfortable for the doll. Each card has a short summery of what the image shoes, where it is and photo credit. It would be nice if it was a little easier to store but it looks nice on a bed, desk or chair. It is also a lovely little detail to display with a doll.



A nice accessory and decorative piece, which I would give a B. If you get it when it is a monthly special or when it is finally moved to the sale page it gets up to an A.

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[gibsongirl]

I think this is beautifully designed. I have an actual one and this one is almost a perfect match.



My only complaint is Samantha's arms dont seem able to hold it without aid.

But it sure does look cute with her.
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[keeperofthepast]

Probably my favorite accessory in Samantha's collection. Its super well designed and real wood. Samantha can hold it with an elastic hair tie. It looks nearly identical to the antique one I have.