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
