reflex camera; case

Object/Artifact

Sidney Museum and Archives

Name/Title

reflex camera; case

Entry/Object ID

2008.024.002 a-b

Description

a) reflex camera, large, cubic metal housing covered with textured black leather. "Aldis Anastigmat F/ 4.5 No. 16 5.75 IN. FOCUS No. 109772" lens. Plate on case below lens reads: "Ensign Popular/--Reflex--/British Made/Houghton's Ltd. London.". "Ensign" stamped on side handling strap. Plate on one side lists patents: "Patents/15548-08 27461-10" Also on this side is small plate reading: "The Westminster/"Camera House"/111 Oxford Street, W1". B) brown textured leather camera case, with flip top lid fastened with a lock fitting. [Sides of lid have been removed and one is stored inside case]. Lined with black velvet. Inside side pocket to hold accessories.8

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

Valentine, Dr. G.

Notes

Accession Date: 21-May-08 Mode of Acquisition: gift

Lexicon

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

camera; case, reflex camera; case

Class

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

Created By

Jones, Isabel

Create Date

March 27, 2009

Updated By

[email protected]

Update Date

September 25, 2026