Camera: Instantograph Half Plate

Maker
J. Lancaster & Son (estab. 1835, closed 1955)
 Production date
Circa 1894
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Object detail

Description
Half plate camera used by Frances Shakespear on Little Barrier Island / Hauturu, the Shakespear farm at Whangaparaoa, and elsewhere.
Accession number
2015.232.164
Museum System ID
37834
Collection type
Objects
Collection
Shakespear
Classification
Camera
Hood, Focusing
Maker and role
J. Lancaster & Son (estab. 1835, closed 1955): Maker
Media/Materials
Natural Fibre: 2 - Hood
Wood: 1 - Camera Body
Brass: 0 - Whole
Leather: 1 - Camera Body
Leather: 3 - Tripod top
Bronze: 4 - Bolt
Measurement details
2D objects (HxW): H 1290 W 860mm: 2 - Hood
Production place and notes
Birmingham, England, Great Britain, Europe
On display?
On display
Record level
Accessory

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