Stirn Waistcoast Detective Camera

PART OF:
The Kodak Museum Collection
Made:
1890-1900 in Berlin
maker:
C P Stirn, Carl P
Stirn Waistcoast Detective Camera

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Stirn 'waistcoat' camera. Manufactured by C P Stirn, Photographische Camera DRP 38391. Circular metal camera for 14cm diameter plate, taking 6 exposures 4cm diameter. RR type lens c.F45mm fixed aperture focus. Rotating plate shutter tensioned by plate windon knob. Shutter release to take cord. Neck strap. Back retained by single knob. Brown enamel finish. No. 5119.

Details

Category:
Photographic Technology
Collection:
Kodak Collection
Object Number:
1990-5036/474
Materials:
metal (unknown) and enamel
Measurements:
overall: 170 mm x 170 mm x 80 mm,
type:
detective camera
credit:
The Kodak Collection at the National Media Museum, Bradford

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