Folding camera obscura in the form of a book

Made:
1751-1790 (estimated) in United Kingdom

Folding camera obscura in the form of a book, unknown maker, British, 1751-1790. Used and owned by Sir Joshua Reynolds.

Details

Category:
Optics
Object Number:
1875-28
Materials:
wood (unidentified), leather, metal (unknown), copper (alloy), brass (copper, zinc alloy), iron, glass and paper (fibre product)
Measurements:
overall (closed): 125 mm x 465 mm x 650 mm, ,
type:
optical drawing aid - camera obscura
credit:
Harrison, J.B.