Tripod

Tripod legs folded, with extra piece

Name/Title

Tripod

Entry/Object ID

2012.23.21a-f

Description

This sliding wood tripod consists of three separate pieces with brass fittings, and there is also a separate wood connection piece with metal fittings and a felt top. The bottom section of the legs features sharp brass points. There are no markings indicating the manufacturer. An extra tapered rod is included. Additionally, there is a miscellaneous piece of silver metal disc and fitted brass screw with a large concave head. These items were found in the camera box, but their function is unknown.

Context

Used by Dexter Warren

Acquisition

Accession

2012.23

Source or Donor

Hamblett, Barbara Knapp (1927-2011)

Acquisition Method

Gift

Made/Created

Date made

1888 - 1895

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Tripod

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Stand, Floor

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Support Furniture

Nomenclature Class

Furniture

Nomenclature Category

Category 02: Furnishings

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Width

2-1/2 in

Length

22-1/8 in

Material

Wood, Brass, Wool

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Dexter, Warren