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Wet-Collodion Single Plate Holder

Inventory Number 72262


Item type
Object
Dimensions
Height: 163mm Width: 130mm Depth: 24mm Weight: 190g
Inventory No
72262

Description

A rectangular wooden wet collodion single plate holder. It has a panel on the front that opens outwards on 2 copper alloy hinges by pulling a leather tab. There is handwriting in black ink on the panel. There is a copper alloy rotating stopper to keep it closed. Inside the panel is a glass plate that has a collodion film on it.