Rapid Rectilinear Lens

Made:
circa 1900 in London
maker:
W Watson and Son
Rapid Rectilinear Lens

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A brass mounted Rapid Rectilinear lens F.8. 8inch f.l. made to cover negatives 6½x4¾. The iris Diaphragm is operated by a lever projecting from the lens barrel.

Details

Category:
Photographic Technology
Object Number:
1979-559/1165
Materials:
brass (copper, zinc alloy) and glass
Measurements:
overall: 40 mm x 42 mm x 40 mm,
type:
lens
credit:
The Arthur Frank Collection