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Seton Rochwite

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Seton Rochwite, designer of the Stereo-Realist Camera, with his handmade forerunners of the Realist. Display at the Photographic Society of America Convention in Denver.

Date Created:
circa 1950-1959
Creator:
Thrush, Glen

Publication Information

Creator Thrush, Glen
Date Created circa 1950-1959

Physical Description

Format Image

Collection Information

Source Collection Wisconsin stereographs collected by Michael J. Pecosky
Call Number 1201001633

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013Z2P
Legacy ID
WHi 136902

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