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Camera

1881
Artist/Maker

Academy Camera. Small wooden two-lens camera with plates held in a box underneath the camera. Rack and pinion mechanism used to move lens, 1881

Object details

Category
Object type
Brief description
Academy Camera. Small wooden two-lens camera with plates held in a box underneath the camera. Rack and pinion mechanism used to move lens, 1881
Dimensions
  • Length: 65mm
  • Depth: 140mm
  • Height: 120mm
Credit line
The Royal Photographic Society Collection at the V&A, acquired with the generous assistance of the National Lottery Heritage Fund and Art Fund.
Other number
4175 - Royal Photographic Society Number
Collection
Accession number
RPS.231-2018

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Record createdFebruary 9, 2018
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