A Coronet Ambassador box camera.
Coronet
Category
Photographic technology
Date
1955
Materials
Bakelite, Metal, Leatherette, Glass, Plastic
Measurements
110 x 100 x 130 mm
Place of origin
Birmingham
Collection
Fox Talbot Museum, Wiltshire
NT 1525504.1
Summary
A Coronet Ambassador box camera. The body is metal and bakelite with a leatherette covering. There are two brillint viewfinders each with a chrome cover. The lens is fixed focus and there is a fitted green filter, controlled with a side The picture size is 6 x 9 cm. The front panel reads 'Coronet Ambassador Made in England 2¼ x 3¼"; 6 x 9 cm.' There is a plastic carrying handle on the top.
Provenance
Donated on 8/05/2017 to the Fox Talbot Museum by L. Flynn.
Makers and roles
Coronet, manufacturer Standard Cameras Ltd. , manufacturer