Mahogany Box Camera

Mahogany box camera, by Horne, Thornthwaite and Wood. (Lens tube but no glass elements) about 1850. 121-123 Newgate Street, London.

Details

Category:
Photographic Technology
Object Number:
1950-99
Materials:
mahogany (wood), metal (unknown), brass (copper, zinc alloy), leather, glass and ivory
Measurements:
overall: 240 mm x 150 mm x 310 mm, 2.05 kg
type:
box camera and plate camera
credit:
The National Media Museum, Bradford