A Paterson 35mm Developing Tank.
Paterson
Category
Photographic technology
Date
1955 - 1965
Materials
Bakelite, Metal
Measurements
70 mm (Height); 105 mm (Diameter)
Place of origin
London
Collection
Fox Talbot Museum, Wiltshire
NT 1525734.1
Summary
A Paterson 35mm Developing Tank. This comprises of four components: the tank, the lid, the spool and the stopper. It is made of black bakelite and the spool also has a metal core enabling the two sides of the spool to rotate for film loading. The stopper, when inserted, engages the lower portion of the spool to facilitate agitation during processing. The lid has a central hole through which solutions are poured. The lid has embossed ' Made in England Patent Pending'. Also on the top in white lettering is 'The Paterson Tank 35mm Self-loading Spiral 8oz Solution 230 c.c.'.
Makers and roles
Paterson , manufacturer