Two Double Darkslides
2 double dark slides c.1895 for the folding plate stereoscopic camera, Bausch and Lomb Optical Co. c.1895
Folding plate stereoscopic camera
- Made:
- circa 1895
- maker:
- Bausch and Lomb Inc
Folding plate stereoscopic camera, c.1895, with Bausch and Lomb Optical Co., New York, Rochester. For plates 4 3/4 x 6 1/2 giving stero pictures 3 4 3/4. N.Y. lens and pneumatic shutter mechanism. Drop-front pull-out type. Focusing by rack and pinion mechanism. With pair of Symmetrical lenses F.8 7" f.1 mounted in a Bausch & lomb pneumatic shutter with speeds 3 sec to 1/100 sec and T. Has rising front and side movement. Can carry 3 double dark slies. Of polished mahogany with brass fittings and leather cover. c.1895
Details
- Category:
- Photographic Technology
- Collection:
- Arthur Frank Collection
- Object Number:
- 1979-559/87
- Materials:
- wood (unidentified), leather, paper (fibre product), brass (copper, zinc alloy), ivory, glass, nickel plated and mahogany (wood)
- Measurements:
-
whole: 2.75kg
- type:
- stereo camera
- credit:
- The Arthur Frank Collection
Parts
Bausch and Lomb Stereoscopic Camera
Folding plate stereoscopic camera, c.1895, with Bausch and Lomb Optical Co., New York, Rochester. For plates 4 3/4 x 6 1/2 giving stero pictures 3 4 3/4. N.Y. lens and pneumatic shutter mechanism. Drop-front pull-out type. Focusing by rack and pinion mechanism. With pair of Symmetrical lenses F.8 7" f.1 mounted in a Bausch & lomb pneumatic shutter with speeds 3 sec to 1/100 sec and T. Has rising front and side movement. Can carry 3 double dark slies. Of polished mahogany with brass fittings and leather cover. c.1895
- Measurements:
-
whole: 2.75kg
- Materials:
- brass (copper, zinc alloy) , glass , ivory , leather , mahogany (wood) , nickel plated , paper (fibre product) and wood (unidentified)
- Object Number:
- 1979-559/87/2
- type:
- stereo camera
