''Rectigraph'' Lens

Made:
circa 1887 in Birmingham
maker:
J Lancaster and Son
''Rectigraph'' Lens

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A brass mounted ''Rectigraph'' lens. Is is a Doublet or Rapid Rectilinear type of lens. The focal length is 9 inch. The lens could be supplied with Waterhouse stops or the Lancaster patent ring type of diaphragm.

Details

Category:
Photographic Technology
Object Number:
1979-559/1172
Materials:
brass (copper, zinc alloy) and glass
Measurements:
overall: 63 mm 55 mm,
type:
lens
credit:
The Arthur Frank Collection