Case for Prestwich Cine Camera
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Polished mahogany case for Prestwich cinecamera mechanism - probably to replace one damaged in use.
The Prestwich Manufacturing Company of Tottenham (London) was founded by John Alfred Prestwich (1874-1952) in 1895. Prestwich was an engineer of outstanding ability, who constructed some of the finest cinematographic apparatus of cinema's first decade, he held patents for a number of inventions, not limited to cinematography. After the early 1900s, his work was focused on internal combustion engines, gearing and other systems for motor cars and cycles.
Details
- Category:
- Cinematography
- Collection:
- Kodak Collection
- Object Number:
- 1990-5036/7641
- Materials:
- mahogany (wood)
- type:
- camera case
- credit:
- The Kodak Collection at the National Media Museum, Bradford
