Binocular stereoscopic camera no. 12, made by John Benjamin Dancer, Manchester, c.1856 and probably owned by Joseph Sidebotham in the 1860s. Rear plate holder removeable. Focussed by turning milled nut on top. Fitted with a focal plate shutter as well as a front of lens shutter. Missing spirit level, brass plunger for changing plates and changing box.
Details
- Category:
- Photographic Technology
- Object Number:
- Y1997.6.1
- Materials:
- brass (copper, zinc alloy) and wood (unidentified)
- Measurements:
-
overall: 110 mm x 205 mm x 170 mm,
- type:
- stereoscopic camera
- taxonomy:
-
- tools and equipment
- equipment
- photographic equipment
- cameras
- credit:
- Gift of Manchester Literary & Philosophical Society