Darkslides for Challenge Model G Folding Bellows Field or Stand Camera
3 bookform double dark slides, 1 Mackenzie Wishart Daylight slide made by Mackenzie and Co, Glasgow. c.1895
- Object Number:
- 1979-559/577/1
- type:
- darkslide
Challenge Model G Folding Bellows Field or Stand Camera
- Made:
- circa 1895 in Glasgow
- maker:
- J Lizars, J
"Challenge" Model 'G' folding bellows field or stand camera for negatives 4 3/4 x 6 1/2. With triple extension, conical leather bellows, a double swing back, rising front and brass support. Focusing by rack and pinion. fitted with a Taylor Taylor Hobson Symmetrical F.8 7.2" f.1 lens mounted in an Automat Bausch & Lomb pneumatic shutter speeds 2sec-1/100sec B. & T. Of French mahogany with brass fittings. J Lizars. c.1895. With canvas carrying case.
Details
- Category:
- Photographic Technology
- Collection:
- Arthur Frank Collection
- Object Number:
- 1979-559/577
- Materials:
- lead (metal), glass, mahogany (wood) and brass (copper, zinc alloy)
- Measurements:
-
Camera: 230 mm x 235 mm x 70 mm,
Case: 240 mm x 270 mm x 170 mm,
- type:
- field camera
- credit:
- The Arthur Frank Collection
