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Collapsible Wet Plate Camera with Screen and Lens by Knight and Sons

Inventory Number 79004


Item type
Object
Primary inscriptions
"G Knight & Sons / Foster Lane"
Physical material
Wood
Glass
metal
Dimensions
Height: 140mm Width: 185mm Depth: 350mm
Inventory No
79004

Description

Wooden case with copper alloy lens and removable focusing screen. The lens is fitted onto an adjustable mount to one end of the case. The lens has a pivoting cover and inscription. The focusing screen is mounted into a removable cassette. And slots into the end of case.