Camera - Ensign - Museum of Transport and Technology, New Zealand

Object detail

Accession number

F1988.2004

Maker

Ensign Limited

Description

Oblong box with split hinged doors at back. Inside are 12 metal plates stacked from the bottom. Large spring attached to door. At front is a swing hinge door with camera lens and controls on the inside. On door panel is a sliding brass panel acting as lens cap. Front section winds out for adjustment. Shoot lever on the side as well as glass sights.

Marks

Ensign British Made

Media/Materials

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

Credit Line

Ensign Limited. Camera - Ensign, F1988.2004. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

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

Production place

London Greater London England Great Britain British Isles Europe Great Britain United Kingdom

Collection type

Visual Technology Communications Technology

Subject auto tags

Rectangle Bumper Wood Auto part Fashion accessory Luggage and bags Bag Automotive exterior Leather Metal

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Camera - Ensign