Camera

Description
An Ensign Carbine camera and case." ENSIGN CARBINE / TROPICAL MODEL" is marked on one side of the camera. " MADE IN ENGLAND / BY / THE HOUGHTON-BUTCHER MFG. CO. LTD. / LONDON " is enclosed within an oval shape on the other side. The camera has a metal chain attached to one corner and a knob at one corner. The case has " WATCH POCKET CARBINE / MADE IN / GREAT BRITAIN " marked on the lid within a circle. The case is made of leather with a strap and metal clasps, that are now broken. The interior sides are lined with a red fabric.
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Artist/Maker
Production role
Manufacturer
Production place
England/London
Classification
Photographic T&E/T&E For Communication
Credit line
This camera was given to Margaret Radford (nee Feaver) and her mother by her father, well known Taranaki photographer Samuel Feaver.
Accession number
TM2002.361
Collection type
Photographic equipment
Social History
Material
Metal
Coloured Glass
Glass
Leather
Fabric
Thread

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