Collection Highlights
American Bastille
Date:
Object Number:
LIB.E458.8.M36.1870F.XL
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Camera with case and accessories
Object Number:
INV.5450ab
Date:
1913-1930
Medium:
Leather, wood, metal, textile, glass
Dimensions:
Overall (camera): 7 3/8 x 9 1/8 x 6 in. (18.7 x 23.2 x 15.2 cm)
Case: 8 1/4 x 12 x 7 3/8 in. ( 21 x 30.5 x 18.7 cm )
Marks:
etched: on plate inside camera body: "R. B. AUTO GRAFLEX / CURTAIN APERTURE"
stamped: on inside of film pack adapter: "MANUFACTURED BY / FOLMER GRAFLEX CORPORATION / ROCHESTER N.Y. U.S.A."
stamped: on metal plate attached to bottom of camera: "R. B. GRA
Description:
"Graflex" model camera ("a") with detachable 3-1/4 x 4 1/4 inch film pack adapter and Zeiss lens; with purple velvet-lined leather case ("b") containing two packs of Kodak "Plus-X" film and a yellow filter.
Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. Fenwick Beekman
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
