Meagher half-plate stand camera
Folding stand camera for 4 3/4 x 6 1/2 inch plates. Fitted with a rapid rectilinear lens by Henry Crouch, 66 Barbican, London. F:10 inches with six Waterhouse stops, in case with lens cap and chamois bag Serial No153. Sliding rising and cross front. Rack and pinion focusing with extra extension by sliding front panel out on extension baseboard. Focusing acts on rear panel. Ground glass focusing screen in hinged frame, vertical swing back. Provision for stereo divider, septum missing Square bellows. Meagher.
Details
- Category:
- Photographic Technology
- Collection:
- Kodak Collection
- Object Number:
- 1990-5036/2585
- Materials:
- bone, mahogany (wood), brass (copper, zinc alloy), leather and glass
- Measurements:
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overall: 187 mm x 220 mm x 340 mm,
- type:
- stand camera and plate camera
- credit:
- The Kodak Collection at the National Media Museum, Bradford
