Camera, Folding

Object Name:

Camera, Folding

Object ID:

2006.046.04

Creator:

Ica A.G.Manufacturer

Place of Origin:

Dresden, Germany

Date:

1915-1920

Description:

Folding camera used by Dr. Ralph Clinton Larrabee (1870-1935) of Boston, MA, on trips to the White Mountains of New Hampshire. Ica Ideal Model B camera. Vertical rectangular metal box with black faux leather covering. Impressed "Ica" logo on back cover. Impressed circular design on front cover. Black leather carrying handle on top, with "Ideal" impressed on top. Hinged front cover opens by pushing button at top of right side, to form base with tracks for sliding lens assembly. White "Ica" logo in center of base. Black faux leather bellows behind lens. Text on face of lens assembly: "Ica Dresden / Compur / Lic. and Pat. March 31, 1914 and Dec. 29, 1914 / TB / Germany / Carl Zeiss, Jena Nr. 140904 / Protarlinse VII R22cm / D.R.P. No 258646 D.R.G.M." Hinged back cover opens to reveal black fabric hood and glass viewing screen. Two tripod sockets on front (on bottom when open), and one on right side.

Material:

Metal
Glass
Textile

Dimensions:

H-6.6 W-4.9 D-2 inches

Provenance:

Ralph Clinton Larrabee (1870-1935) was a Boston physician, photographer, hiker, winter climber, and a leading member of the Appalachian Mountain Club. He was a two-term president of the AMC and chairman of its Guide Book Committee for many years.

Credit Line:

Gift of David and Katherine Larrabee in memory of Ralph C. Larrabee and Martin G. Larrabee

People:

Larrabee, Ralph C. (1870-1935)

Subjects:

Mountain climbing, Hiking, Cameras, Photographers