Name/Title
Camera FilterEntry/Object ID
2020.4.11a-bDescription
Circular yellow filter with green leather case. The filter consists of a round pieces of yellow glass set into a copper frame. The back is finished with a glossy black substance. Three indentations are placed equidistant around the frame to secure the filter onto a camera lens.
The case opens with two metal hinges at the back. The top is slightly raised, and bears the white printed inscription, "Cramer's/Precision/Color Filters/St. Louis U.S.A." The interior is lined in blue satin (upper) and purple velvet (lower). The base of the interior is molded to fit the filter.Use
Placed in front of a camera lens to enhance the imageContext
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
G. Cramer Dry Plate CompanyDate made
1909Place
City
St. LouisState/Province
MissouriCountry
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
7/8 inWidth
2-5/8 inDepth
2-5/8 inMaterial
Glass, Copper, Leather, CardboardRelationships
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