Magnesium ribbon burner

Reel of magnesium ribbon on 110mm diameter tinplate spool in brass case; two serrated rollers, turned by handle, drive ribbon from tube. Socket for reflector (missing).

Details

Category:
Photographic Technology
Collection:
Kodak Collection
Object Number:
1990-5036/7337
Materials:
magnesium (metal)
type:
ribbon burner
credit:
The Kodak Collection at the National Media Museum, Bradford