A Viewing Box for Dufaycolor Transparencies.
Ilford
Category
Photographic technology
Date
1935 - 1937
Materials
Wood, Glass, Chrome
Measurements
145 x 170 x 175 mm
Place of origin
London
Collection
Fox Talbot Museum, Wiltshire
NT 1525831.1
Summary
A Viewing Box for Dufaycolor Transparencies. The box is black wood with a hinges lid which frames a ground glass screen. This is supported by wooden panels at about 45 degrees allowing light reflected in the mirroe at the base to illuminate the slide. Two frames (catalogued seperately ) can be used to modift image size without stray light. When not in use, the box is held closed by a chrome clip. There are no markings on the unit.
Makers and roles
Ilford, seller