Original box for Zeiss Ikon Viewfinder
Zeiss Ikon
Category
Photographic technology
Date
1945 - 1955
Materials
Cardboard, Paper
Measurements
18 x 76 x 34 mm
Place of origin
Dresden
Collection
Fox Talbot Museum, Wiltshire
NT 1525544.2
Summary
Original box for brilliant viewfinder. The box is red cardboard with a drawer. Around it is a white paper sleeve with red lettering. The top reads 'Aufsteckebarer Brilliantsucher sur Ikonta und Nettar 6x9 cm', then in English 'Brilliant Viewfinder 31/4x21/4" (6x9cm) Ikonta and Nettar camera. Both sides have the Zeiss Ikon Logo and '437/2.' The base has the description in three further languages.
Provenance
Donated to the Fox Talbot Museum by D. Pirie-Dye and A. Pirie-Dye.
Makers and roles
Zeiss Ikon, manufacturer