Cover, photography accessory
Classification:
Date:
1850-1870
Medium:
Metal, wood
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/4 x 3 1/8 x 4 1/8 in. ( 1.9 x 7.9 x 10.5 cm )
Description:
Rectangular metal plate with wooden handle attached to top.
Object Number:
INV.381
Gallery Label:
This object may have been used as a template for sizing and cutting daguerrotype plates.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1870
eMuseum Object ID:
18109
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Camera with case and accessories
Classification:
Date:
1913-1930
Medium:
Leather, wood, metal, textile, glass
Dimensions:
Overall (camera): 7 3/8 x 9 1/8 x 6 in. (18.7 x 23.2 x 15.2 cm)
Case: 8 1/4 x 12 x 7 3/8 in. ( 21 x 30.5 x 18.7 cm )
Description:
"Graflex" model camera ("a") with detachable 3-1/4 x 4 1/4 inch film pack adapter and Zeiss lens; with purple velvet-lined leather case ("b") containing two packs of Kodak "Plus-X" film and a yellow filter.
Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. Fenwick Beekman
Object Number:
INV.5450ab
Marks:
etched: on plate inside camera body: "R. B. AUTO GRAFLEX / CURTAIN APERTURE"
stamped: on inside of film pack adapter: "MANUFACTURED BY / FOLMER GRAFLEX CORPORATION / ROCHESTER N.Y. U.S.A."
stamped: on metal plate attached to bottom of camera: "R. B. GRA
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1930
eMuseum Object ID:
18057
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Undeveloped daguerreotupe plate
Classification:
Date:
1840-1860
Medium:
Copper, silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 1/4 x 2 3/4 in. ( 8.3 x 7 cm )
Description:
Rectangular copper plate with canted corners; coated on one side with chemical.
Credit Line:
Purchase, Abbott Fund
Object Number:
1954.233b
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1860
eMuseum Object ID:
14088
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Collection of plates in case (?)
Classification:
Date:
1885-1900
Medium:
Leather, canvas, wood, particle board, metal
Dimensions:
Each (holder): 6 x 5 3/4 x 1 1/8 in. (15.2 x 14.6 x 2.9 cm)
Overall (satchel): 9 1/8 x 14 1/4 x 4 1/2 in. (23.2 x 36.2
Description:
Leather and canvas satchel containing wooden holders for 4 x 5 inch glass negatives; duplex design (each holder accommodates two negatives); negatives protected by sliding panels made of particle board.
Credit Line:
Gift of George E. Stonebridge
Object Number:
1942.72a-k
Marks:
printed: on frame of "d": "THE BLAIR CAMERA CO. / PATENTED FEB 9TH, 1876 / SEPT 2ND, 1884"
handwritten in pencil: on satchel and on various holders: miscellaneous numbers, initials, and other notations
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
13271
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Hourglass
Classification:
Date:
1800-1850
Medium:
Wood, glass, sand, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 1/2 x 3 1/8 x 3 1/8 in. ( 16.5 x 7.9 x 7.9 cm )
Description:
Hourglass in wooden frame with square ends with canted corners and three carved upright supports, with green paint on uprights and on wooden bands supporting globes.
Object Number:
INV.7876
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
13056
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Hour glass
Classification:
Date:
1770-1830
Medium:
Wood, glass, sand, rope, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 10 3/8 x 5 1/8 in. ( 26.4 x 13 cm )
Description:
Hourglass in brown painted wooden frame with circular ends and five rectangular upright supports; with rope hanger and circular grip between globes.
Object Number:
INV.6559
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1830
eMuseum Object ID:
13055
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Light bulb
Classification:
Date:
1920-1940
Medium:
Glass, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/4 x 2 1/4 x 3 3/4 in. ( 5.7 x 5.7 x 9.5 cm )
Description:
Bulb-shaped molded glass with glass and metal workings within; threaded metal collar at base.
Object Number:
INV.6373
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1940
eMuseum Object ID:
13018
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Tripod and pole
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1850
Medium:
Wood, iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 3/8 x 6 x 4 in. ( 13.7 x 15.2 x 10.2 cm )
Description:
Iron fragment of tripod with cylindrical top flaring to triangle below; three threaded holes in corners of base and one larger central hole; threaded key for tightening at side.
Credit Line:
Purchase
Object Number:
1954.229b
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
12943
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Vise, photography accessory
Classification:
Date:
1800-1850
Medium:
Iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 x 12 x 4 1/4 in. ( 5.1 x 30.5 x 10.8 cm )
Description:
Flat, spatula-like iron tool with three holes along edge for mounting to a flat surface; gripping mechanism operated by lever attached to handle.
Object Number:
INV.384
Gallery Label:
The original record identifies this object as a "photography accessory."
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
12946
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Calipers
Classification:
Date:
1750-1850
Medium:
Brass, iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 10 1/8 x 1 in. ( 25.7 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Brass and iron caliper; ball grip and upper third of each adjustable leg made of brass, and lower two thirds of each leg made of iron.
Object Number:
INV.5471a
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
12808
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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