Agfa flashlamp

Flash tray for magnesium powder with a clockwork mechanism that rotates striking wheel acting on flint. Released by a cable release. With detachable handle or table stand. Agfa, c.1923.

Details

Category:
Photographic Technology
Collection:
Kodak Collection
Object Number:
1990-5036/2364
type:
flash lamp
credit:
The Kodak Collection at the National Media Museum, Bradford

Parts

Agfa flashlamp

Agfa flashlamp

Flash tray for magnesium powder with a clockwork mechanism that rotates striking wheel acting on flint. Released by a cable release. With detachable handle or table stand. Agfa, c.1923. DRP 230110.

Measurements:
flashlight: 105 mm x 68 mm x 100 mm,
handle: 120 mm 16 mm,
cord: 520 mm
Materials:
white metal (unknown) and plastic (unidentified)
Object Number:
1990-5036/2364/1
type:
flash lamp
Agfa flashlamp original carton

Agfa flashlamp original carton

Agfa flash lamp original carton. Agfa, c.1923.

Materials:
cardboard
Object Number:
1990-5036/2364/2
type:
carton