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Ashford's `Giraffe' Camera Tripod

Inventory Number 80912


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.80912

Item type
Object
Makers
Ashford's
Primary inscriptions
THE GIRAFFE / ASHFORD'S PATENT
Physical material
Wood
Brass
canvas
Hessian
Dimensions
Height: 405mm Width: 79mm Depth: 20mm
Inventory No
80912

Description

Three identical legs for camera tripod with case. The tripod legs are hinged in two places with a single sliding peg along each length of leg. Brass plates, hooks and fixtures. Tripod name stamped onto side of each leg. The case is canvas lined with hessian and secured with three leather buckle straps and handle.