Royal Field Camera - 8 x 6 - circa 1885. Used on the Reef Gold Mines

Name/Title

Royal Field Camera - 8" x 6" - circa 1885. Used on the Reef Gold Mines

Description

In the 1890s Transvaal, field cameras were a mix of large-format view cameras, box cameras, and folding cameras, with the latter offering a balance of size and portability. These cameras primarily used glass plate negatives.

Acquisition

Acquisition Method

Donated on Loan

Acquired From

Antonio da Cruz