Object Record
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Metadata
Object Name |
Camera, View |
Catalog Number |
2018.023.01 |
Description |
8 x10 view camera (called a field camera by donor) in original case. Stored within the case are the cmaera, two lenses, 7 8 x 10 film holders, a lens shade, a black cloth, a modern , unused cable release, and a viewfinder/eyepiece. Lenses are: a Wollensak Betax f 6.8 with attached cable release; and a Steinhill Weltwinkel Unofokal 1:9, f 9 lens with Ibsor DRP leaf shutter (serial no. 327842). Camera is made of wood and has a folding track, ground glass, tilts and swings. Leather handle. Also included is some aluminum foil wrapped in red tissue, supposedly used in the processing of the film. |
Year Range from |
1890 |
Year Range to |
1910 |
Provenance |
This camera was used by Charles Loveland. |
Used By |
Charles Loveland |
Dimensions |
H-18.5 W-25 D-9 inches |
Height (in) |
18.500 |
Width (in) |
25.000 |
Dimension Details |
Dimensions are from the case. Folded camera measures 15.5" h x 12" w x 7.25 d. |
People |
Loveland, Charles |
Subjects |
Photography |
Relation |
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Notes |
Donor estimates the amera daes 1890-1910. The lenses seem to date to the later period or later. |