Dark Slide Holder

Made:
1865-1875 in Manchester
maker:
Billcliff and Sons
Dark Slide Holder

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One book-form plate holder with double dark slides, made for a Joshua Billcliff studio camera.

Details

Category:
Photographic Technology
Object Number:
Y2001.130
Materials:
wood (unidentified) and brass (copper, zinc alloy)
Measurements:
overall: 23 mm x 202 mm x 217 mm,
type:
plate holder

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