Camera Lucida

Camera Lucida

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Description
Large and heavy camera lucida with 12 separate and interchangeable lenses.Inscriptions read “CHAMBRE CLAIRE UNIVERSELLE / MODÈLE DÉPOSÉ / MADE IN FRANCE” and “P.B.” in a circle.
Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
camera lucida
place made
France
Physical Description
brass (overall material)
leather (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 11 in x 2 3/4 in x 1 9/16 in; 27.94 cm x 6.985 cm x 3.937 cm
overall: 1 7/16 in x 10 7/8 in x 2 3/4 in; 3.65125 cm x 27.6225 cm x 6.985 cm
ID Number
1982.0430.01
catalog number
1982.0430.01
accession number
1982.0430
subject
Science & Scientific Instruments
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
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