Usener Lens for Large Format View Camera, 1870-1882

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Artifact Overview

Artifact Details

Artifact

Lens (Component)

Date Made

1870-1882

Creator Notes

Lens likely built by Charles F. Usener, whose work was distributed by the J. W. Willard Manufacturing Company, later known as J.W. Willard & Company.

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2014.0.17.234

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Brass (Alloy)
Glass (Material)
Wood (Plant material)

Dimensions

Height: 11 in
Width: 11.5 in
Length: 22 in

Inscriptions

engraved: No. 6741 / Willard & Co. / New York