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Dallmeyer Stigmatic Series II Doublet Camera Lens, by J. H. Dallmeyer, London, Late 19th Century

Inventory Number 94074


Item type
Object
Makers
Dallmeyer
Provenance
Bequeathed by Henry Minn in 1961. Acquired by Minn from Sarah Angelina Acland (belongs with her Watson camera 58312).
Primary inscriptions
'No.4. Stigmatic. Series II. PATENT. [f adjustment slot & scale] J. H. Dallmeyer, No..58481 LONDON.'.
Dimensions
Diameter: 63mm Height: 110mm Weight: 328g
Inventory No
94074
Accession Number
1961-137/14 or 15

Description

In snug blue velvet bag with blue edge. Lens cap (thin leather over card with dark green velvet lining) on narrower end. Aperture adjustment slot marked 'f' and numbered 6 to 45.

One of two lenses (see 64626) belonging with Miss Acland's Watson camera 58312, kept in carrying case with camera.