Wet Plate Camera

Made:
circa 1885 in London
maker:
W Watson and Son

Wet plate camera for 4 3/4 x 6 1/2 fitted with a 9 inch rectilinear lens with Waterhouse stops, by E Franci Raris. Includes one original slide for wet plates. W. Watson & Son, c.1885.

Details

Category:
Photographic Technology
Collection:
Arthur Frank Collection
Object Number:
1979-559/619
Materials:
leather and glass
Measurements:
overall: 195 mm x 285 mm x 500 mm,
type:
plate camera
credit:
The Arthur Frank Collection