Camera [Butcher's Popular Pressman]

Object detail

Accession number

1978.820

Maker

W. Butcher & Sons Limited
J. L. Holland and Sons

Description

Camera - Butcher's British Popular Pressman. This reflex camera allowed the photographer to see the image the right way up. Behind the lens, at an angle of 45°, a surface silvered mirror was placed. It reflected the view on to a horizontal well-hooded screen.

Marks

POPULAR PRESSMAN // BUTCHER'S BRITISH CAMERAS' Maker's Mark

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Leather
Processed Material/Metal

Credit Line

W. Butcher & Sons Limited et al. 1909-1926. Camera [Butcher's Popular Pressman], 1978.820. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

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

Production place

England Great Britain British Isles Europe Great Britain United Kingdom

Collection type

Visual Technology Communications Technology

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