Petzval Portrait Type Lens

Made:: 1880

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A Petzval Portrait Type Lens. F.4 8 inch with Waterhouse stops and rack and pinion adjustment.

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Category:: Photographic Technology

Collection:: Arthur Frank Collection

Object Number:: 1979-559/1435

Measurements:: overall: 110 mm x 75 mm x 75 mm,

type:: lens

credit:: The Arthur Frank Collection

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Petzval Portrait Type Lens

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