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Object Name
Camera Lens and Box
Object Number
2014-12-1 A,B
Description
Small, circular camera lens. The glass lens is mounted in a nickel plated, brass cell. Rim of cell stamped, "THE IDEAL PORTRAIT LENS/ BURKE & JAMES. CHICAGO." Original brown box is square. A paper label is pasted to the top of the box and reads, "The Ideal/ Portrait Lens/ No. 51/ Size in. Diameter/ Burke & James Inc./ Chicago" in black lettering.
Comment
This camera lens was likely used by local Litchfield 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