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Conway Box Camera

Standard Cameras Ltd
c. 1940 - 1949
Subcollections
Domestic Items or Equipment
Overview

A rectangular black box with a plastic strap on top. There is a winder on the side and two metal clips to secure the front to the back of the camera. There are two viewfinders, one on the top and on on the right hand side of the camera. There is a silver lever on the right side of the lens for distance and near photographs.

Historical information
Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-202-HS2004.31a
Item type
Domestic Objects
Material
Cardboard
Metal
Width
10.5000 cm
Height or length
13.5000 cm
Depth
8 cm
Inscriptions and markings

On the silver plate surrounding the lens on the front of the camera at the top in black stamped lettering is "CONWAY", below the lens is "MADE IN ENGLAND" On the left is lever, above it is "DIST", below it is "NEAR", on the right hand side is "6 x 9CM.".

On the left side of the camera is a silver plate with three levers, in front of the second lever is "FILTER", behind the third lever is "SHUTTER".

Place made
United States
Year
c. 1940 - 1949
Primary significance criteria
Historic significance
Social or spiritual significance
Last modified
Wednesday, 26 August, 2026
Completeness
100
Rights category
Date of creation +70 years
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Attribution requirements

Courtesy of Katanning Historical Society.

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Front view of Conway Box Camera
Front view of Conway Box Camera
Front view of Conway Box Camera with Viewfinders open
Front view of Conway Box Camera with Viewfinders open
Left side view of Conway Box Camera
Left side view of Conway Box Camera
Right side view of Conway Box Camera
Right side view of Conway Box Camera
Back view of Conway Box Camera
Back view of Conway Box Camera
Top view of Conway Box Camera
Top view of Conway Box Camera
Inside compartment and Conway Box Camera separated
Inside compartment and Conway Box Camera separated

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