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Dry Frame for Photographic Plates, by W. W. Rouch and Co., London, c. 1900

Inventory Number 91210

Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.91210

Item type
Object
Provenance
From Mr. A. C. Hyde-Parker, Abingdon.
Primary inscriptions
"W. W. Rouch & Co. / 180 Strand / London"
Physical material
Wood
copper alloy
Dimensions
Height: 343mm Width: 265mm Depth: 24mm Weight: 223g
Inventory No
91210
Accession Number
1960-101

Description

Drying frame for photographic plates, manufactured by W.W. Rouch and Co. Framework is constructed of three parallel copper alloy shafts. Central shaft has a screw thread along its whole length, and a turned wooden handle at its base. The metal shafts pass through two perpendicular wooden sections. Upper section is moved by rotating screw thread on central shaft.

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