Wet Plate Camera, 1855

Made:
1855 in England
A sliding box camera for plates 8 1/2 x 6 1/2 inches A sliding box camera for plates 8 1/2 x 6 1/2 inches

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A sliding box camera for plates 8 1/2 x 6 1/2 inches
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

A sliding box camera for plates 8 1/2 x 6 1/2 inches
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

A sliding box camera for plates 8 1/2 x 6 1/2 inches, with lens with central stop and rack and pinion focusing, about 1855

Details

Category:
Photographic Technology
Object Number:
1985-1962
Materials:
brass (copper, zinc alloy), mahogany (wood) and glass
Measurements:
overall: 265 x 460 x 200 mm
weight: 2.97kg
weight: 6.54776lbs
type:
cameras
credit:
The National Media Museum, Bradford

Parts

Lens Cap

Lens Cap

Lens cap for a sliding box camera, c. 1855

Measurements:
overall: 45 mm 90 mm,
Materials:
cardboard and velvet
Object Number:
1985-1962/1
type:
cameras