Dark Tent used by Sir William Abney

Made:
1854 in London
maker:
Meagher

Dark tent by Patrick Meagher Patrick, with tripod, (used by Sir William Abney (1843-1920)). 821 marked on side of wooden box. Meagher/manufacturer, 21 Southampton Row, High Holborn, London, W.C.

Details

Category:
Photographic Technology
Object Number:
1927-459
Materials:
textile, cotton (textile), wood (unidentified), brass (copper, zinc alloy), metal (unknown) and bone
Measurements:
overall: 230 mm x 825 mm x 550 mm, 12.5 kg
overall (closed): 230 mm x 550 mm x 350 mm,
type:
dark tent
credit:
The National Media Museum, Bradford