Collection Highlights
Masonic apron
Date:
1780-1800
Object Number:
1951.523ab
Medium:
Silk, metal
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Glass plate camera w/ five plates
Object Number:
1942.70
Date:
1890-1900
Medium:
Wood, metal, glass, leather
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 1/2 x 6 7/8 x 12 1/8 in. ( 16.5 x 17.5 x 30.8 cm )
Marks:
impressed: in leather on inside of hinged panel: "PATENTED / MARCH 29 '87 / MAY 20 '90"
Description:
Wooden, box-shaped camera with leather laminated to surface and leather strap handle; three double 4 x 5 inch glass negative holders and two 3 3/4 x 4 3/4 inch glass focusing screens in wooden frames inside; lens missing.
Credit Line:
Gift of George E. Stonebridge
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
