Collections record Beta
Collection Record Detail
Object Name
Glass Plate Holder
Object Number
2008-04-10 a-c
Description
3 glass plate negative holders or cases; to be used to store negative before and/or after exposure. Wooden frames; each holder has two compartments - divided by piece of stiff cardboard; two pieces of black cardboard (or plastic?) that slide up and down to allow plates to be removed; small brass catch at top that holds sliding doors in place; roman numerals carved into each side of holder starting with I/2, III/IV, VII/VIII
Comment
Used by Gladys Mattson a local photographer and hand colorist who worked for Wallace Nutting at one time
Date Made
early 20th century
Dimensions
7" long x 4 3/8" wide x 1/2" deep
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