A set of Newman & Guardia photographic plate holders with double dark slides each with a number 1-12 etched on the cover
N and G.
Category
Photographic technology
Date
1912 - 1935
Materials
Brass, Metal, Fabric
Measurements
85 x 55 mm; 10 mm (thickness)
Place of origin
London
Order this imageCollection
Fox Talbot Museum, Wiltshire
NT 1524679.4
Summary
A set of Newman & Guardia photographic plate holders with double dark slides each with a number 1-12 etched on the cover. In the original set there were six double holders, but in this case there are three extra units. Each has 'N&G London W.' stamped on both covers. On the frame is stamped 'Rg No 628613' Loading is via a hinge which separate the twin sections of each unit.
Provenance
Part of The Fenton Collection. A gift from British Film Institute in 2017. From 1986-1999, part of BFI collection for the Museum of the Moving Image. BFI purchased collection in 1986 from James Fenton's Museum of Photography, Port Erin, Isle of Man 1976-1986
Makers and roles
N and G. , manufacturer