Camera Obscura

Made:
1815-1825

Camera obscura, c. 1820. Wooden lens cap and lens added by J Hammond at a latter date (label written by K Lloyd 29 April 1981 - Originaly with lens hood and bag for it).

Details

Category:
Photography
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
1981-213
Materials:
wood (unidentified), leather and glass
Measurements:
overall: 85 mm x 112 mm x 225 mm,
type:
optical drawing aid - camera obscura
credit:
On loan from the Wellcome Trust