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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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