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Book-Form Double Dark Slide For Plates Camera Accessory

Inventory Number 87385


Item type
Object
Provenance
Presented by G.M.M Slater Esq.
Physical material
Wood
Copper Alloy
Ivory
Dimensions
Height: 156mm Width: 109mm Depth: 17mm Weight: 124g
Inventory No
87385
Accession Number
1970-11/2

Description

A rectangular wooden book-form double dark slide. It has several copper alloy fittings. There are two copper alloy clasps on the side that open to allow the double dark slide to be opened. There is a black metal plate inside that is held with a copper alloy rotating stopper. The numbers '3' and '4' are embossed on small circular ivory plates on each face.