Camera obscura with components from France
Object No. H8888
Camera obscura with components, cedar / mahogany / ivory / metal / glass / textile, maker unknown, France, c. 1800
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Summary
Physical Description
Rectangular wooden apparatus with four feet, hinged lid and small drawer at base. The body of the object has an ivory keyhole, drawer handles and rings located to the side. The feet have been carved into a decorative scroll design. The viewer contains other parts including slide eye piece.
DIMENSIONS
Height
260 mm
Width
244 mm
Depth
275 mm
HISTORY
Notes
Owned previously by Mr William (Bill) Bradshaw.
SOURCE
Credit Line
Purchased 1971
Acquisition Date
26 February 1971
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