Polarising Prism

Polarising Prism

Polarising Prism
Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Musuem

Unsigned microscope polarising prism.

Details

Category:
Scientific Instruments & Research
Object Number:
Y1979.26
Materials:
brass (copper, zinc alloy) and glass
Measurements:
overall: 45 mm 55 mm,
type:
nicol prism
credit:
Gift of J.F. Treeby

Parts

"British" Half-Plate Camera

"British" bellows half-plate camera, made by Joshua Billcliff for J.T. Chapman, with a Perken, Son & Rayment "rapid euryscope" lens attached, and also accompanied by a portable symmetrical 7x5 "optimus" lens.

Materials:
wood (unidentified) , brass (copper, zinc alloy) and glass
Object Number:
Y1979.26.3
type:
camera
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Case for "British" Camera

Case for "British" Camera

Case for the "British" half-plate camera made by Joshua Billcliff.

Leather case with green baize interior and includes two felt drawstring bags and two lens caps, lined with velvet.

Measurements:
overall: 237 mm x 266 mm x 202 mm,
Materials:
leather , felt and cardboard
Object Number:
Y1979.26.3.2
type:
case - container
Part of:
Y1979.26.3

Zeiss Ikon Foldable Camera

A Zeiss Ikon foldable plate camera, with "Compur" shutter made by F. Deckel; accompanied by six plate holders and a case.

Materials:
steel (metal) , leather , glass , felt and cardboard
Object Number:
Y1979.26.6
type:
camera
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Musuem
Anshutz camera made by C.P. Goerz

Anshutz camera made by C.P. Goerz

Anshutz camera made by C.P. Goerz, Berlin, Germany in around 1910.

Measurements:
overall: 152 mm x 168 mm x 60 mm,
Materials:
metal (unknown) , leather and glass
Object Number:
Y1979.26.7
type:
bellows plate camera
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Sanderson Junior folding field camera

Sanderson Junior folding field camera

Sanderson Junior folding field camera in black leather case

Object Number:
Y1979.26.8
type:
camera
Watkins "Bee" Exposure Meter instructions

Watkins "Bee" Exposure Meter instructions

Three instruction cards for the Watkins 'Bee' exposure meter and one empty box marked 'Miranda; Japan' on the base.

Two of the instruction cards are detailed, printed both sides of a card folded into four. One is dated April 1st 1911 (17th year of issue, price 1d). The other is dated January 16th 1924 (31st year of issue, price 3d with an additional postage cost of 3.5d).

Object Number:
Y1979.26.12.1
type:
instructions
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Part of:
Y1979.26.12
Photographic Glass Filter

Photographic Glass Filter

Filter holder containing yellow Wratten-2-type glass filter by Lumiere.

Measurements:
overall: 12 mm x 65 mm x 65 mm,
Materials:
metal (unknown) and glass
Object Number:
Y1979.26.16
type:
photographic equipment
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Musuem
Case for "Agfalux" Flash Gun

Case for "Agfalux" Flash Gun

A leather case for an "Agfalux" Type 6076 electronic pocket flash gun.

Measurements:
overall: 38 mm x 70 mm x 100 mm,
Materials:
leather and metal (unknown)
Object Number:
Y1979.26.25.1
type:
case - container
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Musuem
Part of:
Y1979.26.25
Microscope Polarising Units

Microscope Polarising Units

Cardboard box with two microscope Polarising units.

Measurements:
overall: 79 mm 59 mm,
Materials:
brass (copper, zinc alloy) and glass
Object Number:
Y1979.26.27
type:
microscope
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Musuem