A Carl Zeiss focusing tape measure
Carl Zeiss AG
Category
Photographic technology
Date
Unknown
Materials
Chrome, Fabric
Measurements
18 mm (Height); 42 mm (Diameter)
Place of origin
Jena
Order this imageCollection
Fox Talbot Museum, Wiltshire
NT 1525031
Summary
A Carl Zeiss focusing tape measure. It is a small chrome plated flat cylinder made in two parts witha push button release in the centre. The tape is made of clothwith a metal ring attched to the end. One side is embossed with "Carl Zeiss" and "Jena" separated by two four point stars.
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
Carl Zeiss AG, manufacturer