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Thornton-Pickard Curtain Type Camera Shutter

Specifications

Thornton-Pickard Curtain Type Camera Shutter

Category

Communication

Classification

CHENHALL - Tools & Equipment for Communication - Photographic T&E - Camera Equipment - Shutter, Camera

Object Origin
Manufacturer:

Thornton-Pickard

Date Manufactured:

c. 1895

Physical Characteristics

Object Description: Brown wooden rectangular block with a circular hole in the middle. Object sits vertically and has narrow sides. Black rubber lines the circumference of the hole. A black canvas-like material covers the hole. On the viewer’s upper left-hand corner is a maroon yarn tassel. Below the tassel on the left side of the object is a small gold-colored knob. On the opposite corner is a gold-colored dial. A metal bracket and hardware are attached to the view...

Materials:

wood

metal

yarn

Measurements: Object:
    Height: 5.25 in, Width: 4.25 in, Depth: 1 in

Credit

Museum Purchase, 31.1131

Display Status

Not On View

Thornton-Pickard Curtain Type Camera Shutter

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