Camera
Standard Cameras Ltd.
Category
Technological items
Date
Unknown
Materials
Metal, Bakelite, glass and plastic.
Measurements
136 mm (length); 80 mm (width); 107 mm (height)
Place of origin
Birmingham
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Sudbury Hall Museum of Childhood, Derbyshire
NT 661863
Summary
A black imitation leather covered box camera (Conway). On the front of the box is the lens and two view points. These are connected to the viewers on the top (for portrait shots) and on the side (for landscape shots). Connected to the lens is a small metal lever which can be moved to cover the words 'Dist' or 'Near'. Written, in black, on a strip of metal down the centre of the front is 'Colour-filter model Conway Camera', and the makers details. On one side is the lidded viewer, a chrome covered knob which winds on the film and three small levers. These levers are labelled 'Shutter' 'Filter time'. The top has the other lidded viewer and a black plastic carrying label. The front section of the camera can be opened up to load the film and is held in place by two chrome coated hooks. The back has an amber coloured viewing hole, covered by a sliding lid, through which you can see the number of the film used.
Makers and roles
Standard Cameras Ltd. , maker