Daguerreotype portrait camera

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A daguerreotype portrait camera with large compound lens, 1857-1860. Camera bears ivory plaque inscribed 'G Knight & Co. Philosophical instrument makers, 2 Foster Lane, London.' Lens inscribed 'No 8764 Voigtlander and Son, Wien and Braunschweig'.

Details

Category:
Photographic Technology
Object Number:
1982-1501
Materials:
mahogany (wood), brass (copper, zinc alloy), glass and ivory
Measurements:
overall: 212 mm x 215 mm x 330 mm,
type:
camera, stand camera and daguerreotype camera
credit:
National Media Museum, Bradford