Description
The Sawyer's View-Master Stereoscope was a popular 3D image viewer in the mid-20th century. Introduced in the late 1930s, it became a cultural icon in the 1950s. The stereoscope was often made from Bakelite, a durable plastic-like material, and came with reels containing stereoscopic images that created a 3D effect when viewed through the device.
If you have the original box from the 1950s along with the Bakelite View-Master, it's considered a collectible item today, often sought by vintage toy and photography enthusiasts. Depending on the condition and any accompanying reels, the value of the set can range from moderately priced to quite valuable for collectors.