The Model E Viewmaster

The history of the model E viewmaster

[lanceriffle]

I am a child of the 50’s and still have model c and box from the 50’s. I don’t have the insert unfortunately. And coincidently I picked up a model e in a antique mall. It was $20 and at checkout the said it was half off. Great part time hobby. I love looking at the reels every once and a while. Probably have 200 reels. Don’t need them all. I Enjoy the channel.

[mdc]

Hello, is there a way to open the model e? The plastic lens/shield is bent on mine. Ty

[BBQNBLUES]

Well This was a "Blast From the Past" :) I too grew up in the late 50's / early 60's. Thought View-Master were cool Have been searching for a Model E _WITH Box !. The boxes are so rare.

Model E reminds me of the Ladies Horn rim Eyeglass with Rhinestones.. ha Maybe we need to Bedazzle our view-masters :) Hey, Quirky is Chic.

[johnsandusky]

I just found this model E at an estate sale. It works just fine. However, it’s quite dirty inside. How do i open it up and clean it without damaging it?

[Delusional]

I have one of these, just wondering is there a way to disassemble them or add some lube to the spring?...Mine is super loud and I'd love to quiet it down some.

[Aegelis]

Glad to see this in the Facebook group View-Master Collectors. Excellent information, a lot of history I didn't know about. My favourite part was actually the box. I hadn't seen one, like the artwork, and the descriptions you gave. Booklets would also be a fascinating look into the uncommon for me as well. Maybe a rarity guide? I'm not sure how easy it would be, but I'd like to see some reel pictures, or cell samples to see what kind of reels are out there. I hadn't realized there were even astronomy slides until recently. The channel title "Seann Ashley and the Viewmasters of the universe" is brilliant.

[tcc]

Thanks for these videos. Very informative. Just one thing - Bakelite is pronounced more like "bakerlite". 3 syllables. 👍