Changing box base to accompany Kodak model B2 photographic film developing tank.
Eastman Kodak Co
Category
Photographic technology
Date
1908 - 1920
Materials
Wood, Metal, Paper
Measurements
146 x 257 x 160 mm
Place of origin
Rochester
Order this imageCollection
Fox Talbot Museum, Wiltshire
NT 1525127.3
Summary
Changing box base to accompany Kodak model B2 photographic film developing tank. This is a well constructed wooden box base with finely machined finger jointsand with a solid wooden base board which extends past the box on all sides. The long sides of the box have been drilled with two holes which aligne to take the film carrier and a cranked handle and the spindle from the tank and the other cranked handle to allow the film to be wound onto the spindle. Inside the box at one end is an adjustable spool carrier onto which the exposed film is placed. The inside of the box is painted black. There is a white label attached to the inside of the box which reads " Important Read the instructions in Kodak Tank Manual before preparing film for development Caution Film must be placed on spool carrier as illustrated in fig 1. Two line drawings of film follow Fig one shows the backing paper out (The right way) Fig two shows the film out (The wrong way) After using, the apron should be rinsed in clean water and must be wiped dry before being replaced in the changing box. Note When ordering extra parts for this apparatus specify size and model KP 3031b".
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
Eastman Kodak Co , manufacturer