| Genre | Patent Drawing |
| Inventor | William B. Gruber |
| Subject | William B. Gruber's stereoscopic viewing device, U.S. Patent 2,189,285 |
| Circa | 1940 |
| Medium | Giclée on 325gsm archival matte |
Stereoscopic Viewer Patent PrintWilliam B. Gruber · c. 1940
Archive Print Co. · archival reproduction
| Genre | Patent Drawing |
| Inventor | William B. Gruber |
| Subject | William B. Gruber's stereoscopic viewing device, U.S. Patent 2,189,285 |
| Circa | 1940 |
| Medium | Giclée on 325gsm archival matte |
We restore and reproduce vintage maps, charts and prints on museum-grade paper.
The Story Behind the Print
William B. Gruber’s U.S. Patent 2189285, granted February 6, 1940, documents a handheld stereoscopic viewer using a circular image reel, paired lenses, and an indexing mechanism to present successive three-dimensional scenes.
The rounded viewer body, reel, optical sections, and lever details produce a playful yet precise mid-century design study. This restored edition preserves the original patent arrangement in crisp black linework on cool, timeworn rag paper within the collection’s restrained black double rule.
Printed to order on 325gsm museum-grade archival matte paper with fade-resistant archival pigment inks. A natural piece for media rooms, playrooms, studios, and collections of photography and optical design.
Colors may vary slightly between screens and the finished piece—the print will always be richer.
About the Frame
Framed pieces are built to order in solid wood with clear acrylic glazing, dry-mounted artwork, a kraft paper dust cover, and hanging wire. Each piece arrives ready to hang. No mat. Satin Black has a 7/8-inch face and adds 1.25 inches to the total width and height. Slimwood Silver and Slimwood Gold have a 1 1/8-inch face and add 1.75 inches to the total width and height.
The selected size refers to the artwork itself. Framed orders are custom made and ship within 7 to 10 business days, free in the U.S. See our shipping and return policies for framed piece details.





