Stirn waistcoast detective camera

Stirn waistcoast detective camera, made by C.P. Stirn Photographische Camera, Berlin. DRP 3891. Circular metal camera for 14cm diameter plater, 6 pictures 4cm diamter. RR type lens, fixed focus aperture, roating shutter T or I, cord or direct release. Original wind on knob and pointer missing. Neck cord. Back retained by single knob. Brown enamel finish. Original box. No.13073. (M1649)

Details

Category:
Photographic Technology
Collection:
Kodak Collection
Object Number:
1990-5036/475
type:
disguised camera
credit:
The Kodak Collection at the National Media Museum, Bradford

Parts

Stirn Waistcoast Detective Camera

Stirn Waistcoast Detective Camera

Stirn waistcoast detective camera, made by C.P. Stirn Photographische Camera, Berlin. DRP 38391. Circular metal camera for 14cm diameter plater, 6 pictures 4cm diamter. RR type lens, fixed focus aperture, roating shutter T or I, cord or direct release. Original wind on knob and pointer missing. Neck cord. Back retained by single knob. Brown enamel finish.

Measurements:
overall: 55 mm, 155 mm,
Materials:
white metal (unknown) , enamel , glass , brass (copper, zinc alloy) and textile
Object Number:
1990-5036/475/1
type:
disguised camera