Lantern polariscope

Lantern polariscope

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Lantern polariscope. L-shaped brass and iron tube with multiple glass plate polarisor. Spring clamp for slide holding. Rack and pinion for focussing lens. Eyepiece attachment for analysing prism (missing.

Details

Category:
Cinematography
Collection:
Kodak Collection
Object Number:
1990-5036/260
Materials:
brass (copper, zinc alloy) and iron
Measurements:
overall: 200 mm x 130 mm x 420 mm,
type:
polariscope
credit:
The Kodak Collection at the National Media Museum, Bradford