Simple landscape lens

Made:
circa 1860 in London
maker:
Andrew Ross
Simple landscape lens

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simple landscape lens (meniscus) with 6 inch focal length. The stop is placed 3/4 inch in front of the lens giving an aperture of approximately F.8. Andrew Ross c.1860.

Details

Category:
Photographic Technology
Collection:
Arthur Frank Collection
Object Number:
1979-559/1178
Materials:
glass
Measurements:
overall: 46 mm 39 mm,
type:
lens
credit:
The Arthur Frank Collection