Symmetrical Lens

Made:
circa 1880
Symmetrical Lens

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A symmetrical lens in a brass mount 4½ inch f.l. without an iris diaphragm. The lens was originally designed for a rack and pinion focusing device, but the outer brass cover is missing.

Details

Category:
Photographic Technology
Object Number:
1979-559/1364
Materials:
glass and brass (copper, zinc alloy)
Measurements:
overall: 95 mm 77 mm,
type:
lens