Plate camera with bellows

Made:
circa 1888 in Manchester
maker:
J T Chapman Limited
'British' 15x 12 inch plate camera made by J

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'British' 15x 12 inch plate camera made by J
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'British' 15x 12 inch plate camera made by J.T Chapman Ltd of Manchester, c1888. No lens. Two double dark slides, in wood case. Whole: shape: rectangular box with hinged, ground lass plate (broken) at rear. Hinged wooden front drops down to form baseboard. Double extension . Rising front. Detachable lens panel. No lens. Front tilts forward. Back tilts forward and (by changing

Details

Category:
Photographic Technology
Object Number:
Y1966.23.1
Materials:
mahogany, brass, glass and leather
Measurements:
Overall: 480 mm x 643 mm x 228 mm,
type:
plate camera
credit:
Gift of Beyer, Peacock and Company Limited

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