A portable darkroom
Category
Photographic technology
Date
1850 - 1870
Materials
Wood, Fabric, Glass, Brass
Measurements
465 x 400 x 300 mm
Collection
Fox Talbot Museum, Wiltshire
NT 1525655.1
Summary
A portable darkroom.The darkroom comprises a wooden box which opens up and can be propped at two positions with two brass stays. Two additional stays support the structure for use. The lid then holds a yellow canvas light shield through which there are hand openings on either side enabling access to the work area. There is also a wooden panel mounted in the fabric with a pane of red glass. There is also a safeligt panel in the base of the unit. An outer curtain of red fabric is used to shield the operated from distracting light.