What is a Stanhope?

A Stanhope is a small, specially designed lens with a hidden photo attached. When you look into the lens, the photo is magnified.

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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.

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A Remember Stanhope transforms a favourite photograph into a discrete, 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.