What is a Stanhope?
A Stanhope is a small, specially designed lens with a hidden, miniature photo attached. When you look into the lens, the photo is magnified.
Invented in 1860 by French photographer René Dagron, Stanhopes have a long history. In the late nineteenth century they were popular souvenirs, made to commemorate important events. As photography became more accessible over the course of the twentieth century, Stanhopes waned in popularity. But their legacy lives on: nineteenth-century Stanhopes can still be found today hidden in antiques.
A Remember Stanhope transforms a favourite photograph into a discreet, elegant keepsake. The hidden photo can be viewed by simply holding your Stanhope up to the light, or you can use your smartphone to display it on a screen or project it.
A Stanhope is a small, specially designed lens with a hidden photo attached. When you look into the lens, the photo is magnified.
Invented in 1860 by French photographer René Dagron, Stanhopes have a long history.
A Remember Stanhope transforms a favourite photograph into a discrete, elegant keepsake.
The Stanhope's hidden photo is magnified by the rounded end
The Stanhope's hidden photo is magnified by the rounded end
The Stanhope's hidden photo is magnified by the rounded end
A photo is attached to the flat end
Learn more
There are three ways to view a Stanhope's hidden photo. We've created guides for all of them.
View your hidden photo
Some photos work better than others when put into a Stanhope. Read our short guide to find out how to get the best result from your photo.
Choose your hidden photo
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As if by magic
Use the slider to reveal the photo hidden inside this Stanhope necklace.
The photo is only visible when you look closely into the lens. This means no one else can see the photo, unless you want them to.
A photo is attached to the flat end
The Stanhope's hidden photo is magnified by the rounded end
As if by magic
Use the slider below to reveal the photo hidden inside a Stanhope necklace.
The photo is only visible when you look closely into the lens. This means no one
else can see the photo, unless you want them to.
