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Pathe Doublet Asymmetric Doublet Camera Lens

Inventory Number 89063


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.89063

Item type
Object
Makers
Pathe
Primary inscriptions
'F = 350 m/m Pathe Freres PARIS'
Physical material
metal
Glass
Dimensions
Diameter: 54mm Height: 82mm Weight: 164g
Inventory No
89063

Description

Doublet asymmetric lens manufactured by Pathe. Two lenses housed at either end of a metal cylindrical tube. Tube is coloured with orange paint and has a hand engraved arrow pointing towards the base of the tube. Manufacturer's name and lens size is also engraved on side of tube.