Watson quarterplate stand camera

Folding stand camera for 3 1/4 x 4 1/4 inch plates. No lens fitted. Rack and pinion focusing on rear panel. Sliding rising front. Swing back. Hinged swing out focusing screen. Two tripod bushes for vertical or horizontal use. W. Watson and sons Ltd.

Details

Category:
Photographic Technology
Collection:
Kodak Collection
Object Number:
1990-5036/2927
type:
stand camera, plate camera and folding camera
credit:
The Kodak Collection at the National Media Museum, Bradford

Parts

Watson quarterplate stand camera

Watson quarterplate stand camera

Folding stand camera for 3 1/4 x 4 1/4 inch plates. No lens fitted. Rack and pinion focusing on rear panel. Sliding rising front. Swing back. Hinged swing out focusing screen. Two tripod bushes for vertical or horizontal use. W. Watson and sons Ltd. Maker's name on back plate.

Watson Quarterplate Stand Camera Case

Watson Quarterplate Stand Camera Case

Watson quarter plate stand camera case. W. Watson and sons Ltd.

Measurements:
overall: 230 mm x 280 mm x 145 mm,
Materials:
leather and metal (unknown)
Object Number:
1990-5036/2927/2
type:
camera case
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