Camera [Instantograph camera]

Object detail

Accession number

1965.147

Maker

J Lancaster and Son Limited

Production period

1900s

Description

Camera, quarter plate - all movements, rear screen viewing. Unique Lancaster patent, see-saw shutter. Wooden thick haired brush, fibres held in place by a metal ring.

Marks

The 1901 B.B. Instantograph Patent Maker's Plate
J. Lancaster & Son Birmingham Maker's Plate
Lancaster's / See-saw Shutter / Patent Engraved

Media/Materials

Organic/Vegetal/Wood
Processed Material/Paper
Processed Material/Metal/Alloy/Copper Alloy/Brass
Organic/Vegetal/Wood

Credit Line

J Lancaster and Son Limited. 1901. Camera [Instantograph camera], 1965.147. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

Camera Tools & Equipment for Communication Photographic T&E Camera Equipment

Production place

Birmingham West Midlands England Great Britain British Isles Europe Great Britain United Kingdom

Collection type

Visual Technology Communications Technology

Subject auto tags

Wood Machine Rectangle Metal Antique Computer component Electronics accessory Brass

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