Paterson contact printer.
Paterson
Category
Photographic technology
Date
Unknown
Materials
Bakelite, Plastic, Metal
Measurements
104 x 125 x 162 mm
Place of origin
England
Order this imageCollection
Fox Talbot Museum, Wiltshire
NT 1525149.1
Summary
Paterson contact printer. This is a bakelite/plastic box with a yellow base and black sloping top. There are no markings on the base or sides. The black top has a roll top area which holds the metal supports for the Bakelite/plastic and sponge arm which holds the negative and paper over the light box. below in white lettering it reads "Paterson Contact Printer" There is then the light box with raised "stops" top and bottom which appear to be sized for 120 roll film. There is also a wire retainer at the bottom of the light box. There are two plastic reducing frames included one for 127 superslide 2"x"2 and one for 35mm Below the bottom "stop" in raised lettering is "Patt Pend" Then there is a yellow plasticplate through the black top plate which activates the shutter. Below this in raised lettering is "Made in England". From the left side of the box are the electrical socket and wire.
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
Paterson , manufacturer