A grafoscopio was a device of the nineteenth century that was used in classrooms to enhance viewing photos and texts. It is assumed that the grafoscopio is based on a patent of Charles John Rowsell 1864. [1] These new elements consisted of a single lens, often in a wooden frame, a general construction could collapse into a compact rectangular shape. Usually one portafotos / card is also included. KOMBI a camera often included in its designed a grafoscopio for better viewing of the film. Many devices combining a stereoscope and grafoscopio.