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Case for Camera Lucida, by Alexander, Exeter, c. 1850

Inventory Number 29829


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.29829

Item type
Object
Makers
Alexander
Primary inscriptions
Paper label inside case: ʺNOTICE: The Eye-hole must be kept closed when the Instrument is not in use.ʺ
Physical material
Wood
metal
Paper
Plush
Dimensions
Height: 263mm Width: 73mm Depth: 59mm Weight: 204g
Inventory No
29829

Description

Case for Camera Lucida, by Alexander, Exeter, c. 1850. Mahogany case with compartment and black velvet lining for a smaller version of the Alexander camera lucida. The camera that should be in it according to the Store Ledger was presented by a Mr H.E. Lason.