A focusing screen for Gandolfi camera
Category
Photographic technology
Date
1950 - 1960
Materials
Mahogany, Brass, Glass
Measurements
180 x 188 x 20 mm
Collection
Fox Talbot Museum, Wiltshire
NT 1525583.2
Summary
A focusing screen for Gandolfi camera. The screen itself is ground glass, mounted in a sophisticated mahogany frame with brass fittings. It is mounted on brass spring which support the plate holders in the camera. The complete unitt is secured to the camera with brass clips. As with the camera, the number '12' is stamped on the inside.
Provenance
Donated on 23/10/2015 to The Fox Talbot Museum by S. Cheverall. Used by Wiltshire Police in crime investigations.