Name/Title
Camera FilterEntry/Object ID
2020.4.16a-cDescription
Portrait lens attachment and case. The lens consists of a circular piece of glass set within a black metal frame. the frame extends beyond the glass at both the front and the back. The back extension is cut into tabs in order to secure onto a camera lens. The metal case consists of a circular base and lid. The lid bears the label, "KODAK/PORTRAIT ATTACHMENT/8-A/Eastman Kodak Co./Rochester, N.Y. Made in U.S.A./TRADE MARK REG. U.S. PAT. OFF." The interior of the case is printed with a focus guide giving the focal length at which to set the camera with the lens on (i.e. "focus at 5' to work at 2'-4'")Use
Placed in front of a camera lens to enhance portraitsContext
Used by George R. Bosworth in Berlin, VTAcquisition
Accession
2020.4Source or Donor
Bosworth, Mary JaneAcquisition Method
GiftCredit Line
Gift of the Bosworth FamilyMade/Created
Manufacturer
Eastman Kodak Co.Place
City
RochesterState/Province
New YorkCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
Filter, CameraNomenclature Sub-Class
Camera EquipmentNomenclature Class
Photographic T&ENomenclature Category
Category 06: Tools & Equipment for CommunicationDimensions
Dimension Description
OverallHeight
5/8 inDiameter
1-1/4 inRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Bosworth, George Ranney (1868-1915)Related Places
Place
Town
BerlinCounty
Washington CountyState/Province
VermontCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North America