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Object Name
Camera Lens and Box
Object Number
2014-12-2 A,B
Description
Small, circular camera lens. The glass lens is mounted in a metal cell. Rim of cell stamped, "SENECA CAMERA MFG. CO - ROCHESTER, N.Y./ WIDE ANGLE." Original white box printed, "Seneca Camera Mfg. Company/ ROCHESTER, N.Y./ U.S.A." on ends in blue. "WIDE/ ANGLE/ LENS" handwritten in pencil on one side of box.
Comment
This camera lens was likely used by local photographer, Gladys Mattson.
Category
Tools and Equipment for Communication
Maker
Date Made
ca. 1910
Dimensions
Lens 1 1/4" diameter; Box 1 5/8" x 1 5/8"
Materials
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Camera Lens and Box