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History of Science Museum

Dallmeyer Petzval-Type Camera Lens

Inventory Number 76022


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.76022

Item type
Object
Makers
Dallmeyer
Primary inscriptions
"J. H. Dallmeyer / 2807 LONDON"
Physical material
copper alloy
metal
Glass
Dimensions
Height: 93mm Width: 88mm Depth: 102mm Weight: 686g
Inventory No
76022

Description

A Dallmeyer Petzvel-type camera lens with two lenses which unscrew and a removable metal slide to change the aperture. There is a screw on the side of the lens which may have moved the inner body of the lens up and down on a sliding rack work.