Name/Title
CameraEntry/Object ID
2009.51.1a-eDescription
Glass plate camera that folds into a box. When folded, the camera slides into a small carrying case. The back side detaches at both the top and the bottom with metal protrusions that slide into clasps. Additionally, a hinged door is placed in the center of the back piece allowing access to the glass plate. Once open, the lens and its attached leather bellows can be slid onto an extendable wooden track. A small plaque under the lens bears in the inscription, "IMPROVED EMPIRE STATE MANUFACTURED BY ROCHESTER OPTICAL CO. Rochester, N.Y."Context
Used by Harry L. Chapman of Windham, VermontAcquisition
Accession
2009.51Source or Donor
Wildt, Roger H.Acquisition Method
GiftMade/Created
Manufacturer
Rochester Optical & Camera CompanyDate made
1896 - 1905Place
City
RochesterState/Province
New YorkCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
CameraNomenclature Sub-Class
Camera EquipmentNomenclature Class
Photographic T&ENomenclature Category
Category 06: Tools & Equipment for CommunicationDimensions
Dimension Description
Overall (extended)Height
11 inWidth
9-3/4 inLength
13-3/8 inMaterial
Mahogany, Wood, Leather, Fabric, Brass, GlassRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Chapman, Harry L. (1875-1967)Related Places
Place
Town
WindhamCounty
Windham CountyState/Province
VermontCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North America