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Petzval Camera Lens

Inventory Number 71525


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.71525

Item type
Object
Makers
Petzval
Physical material
copper alloy
Glass
metal
Dimensions
Height: 136mm Width: 105mm Depth: 80mm Weight: 785g
Inventory No
71525

Description

Copper alloy cylindrical Petzval camera lens with a central collar which does not move but may have been able to previously as it is attached to two lengths of rack work.