Chaplin camera, ca. 1900
Contributed by Maine Historical Society
Item 17575
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South Portland businessman Joseph Chaplin, a prolific amateur photographer, probably built this view camera. The large format alllowed more detail in photographic prints.
Other Information
- Title: Chaplin camera, ca. 1900
- Creator: Chaplin, Joseph
- Creation Date: circa 1900
- Subject Date: circa 1900
- Town: South Portland
- County: Cumberland
- State: ME
- Media: Wood, brass, leather, glass
- Dimensions (cm): 30 x 29 x 50
- Local Code: 2001.165.001 a-e
- Collection: Chaplin Family Collection
- Object Type: Physical Object
For more information about this item, contact:
Maine Historical Society
489 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 774-1822
http://www.mainehistory.org
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LC Subject Headings
Photographers
Photographic apparatus & supplies
Photography
Cameras
Chaplin, Joseph--Associated objects
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