Early camera Obscura

Made:
London

Early camera Obscura, Jones (Artist), London, (ground glass missing)

Details

Category:
Optics
Object Number:
1918-270
Materials:
wood (unidentified) and metal (unknown)
type:
optical drawing aid - camera obscura
credit:
Trustees of the Lee Settled Estates per Mrs. P.D. Lee

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