Watson 10 x 8 Plate Camera

PART OF:
The Kodak Museum Collection
Made:
London
maker:
W Watson and Sons Limited

Watson 10 x 8 inch camera. Folding stand camera for 10 x 8 inch plates. Fitted with a Watson rapid rectilinear lens f/8-64, Serial No 2580 in aluminum mount. Sliding rising front, swing front and back. Reversible back with ground glass focusing screen. Built in tripod turntable. No.7907. Manufactured by W Watson & Sons, 313 High Holborn, London.

Details

Category:
Photographic Technology
Collection:
Kodak Collection
Object Number:
1990-5036/2812
Materials:
glass, aluminium, mahogany (wood), leather and brass (copper, zinc alloy)
Measurements:
overall: 335 mm x 310 mm x 470 mm,
type:
plate camera and folding camera
credit:
The Kodak Collection at the National Media Museum, Bradford