Object Record
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Metadata
Object Name |
Camera, Box |
Catalog Number |
1978.003.81 |
Description |
Large box camera with two 4x5 film holders. Wooden box with black leather covering. Hinged door on right side opens into a compartment with space to lock one film holder on the film plane and for storage of additional film holders. An opening on the back, possibly for viewing image on a missing ground glass. Simple shutter located behind round opening on front. Single viewfinder with mirror on top next to black leather handle. The focus lever on top is marked with distances slides the film holder back and forth. |
Provenance |
This camera came from the Katherine Martindale estate from the Martindale House. |
Owned By |
Martindale, Katherine |
Material |
Leather/Glass/Wood/Metal |
Dimensions |
H-6.25 W-7 D-10.38 inches |
Height (in) |
6.250 |
Width (in) |
7.000 |
Inscription Text |
None visible |
People |
Martindale, Katherine |
Subjects |
Photography |