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LENS, CAMERA

Overview

Circular glass lens encased in a metal ring which is threaded. Lens has a small chip in it.

Historical information

The camera being found in a rubbish pit it not surprising as once an object had no further use or could not be reused it would be disposed into a shared pit at the back of a property. At the time waste management was minimal and would not have gone much further than the more populated areas.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-33-AK2000.122
Material
Non Ferrous Metal
Glass
Width
40 mm
Height or length
11 mm
Statement of significance

Example of the photography equipment in the Armadale early in the early 20th century.

Last modified
Friday, 2 October, 2026
Completeness
72
City of Armadale - History House

City of Armadale - History House

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