Camera, Folding
- Object Name:
- Camera, Folding
- Object ID:
- 2006.046.07
- Place of Origin:
- Dresden, Germany
- Date:
- 1920-1930
- Description:
- Folding camera used by Dr. Ralph Clinton Larrabee (1870-1935) of Boston, MA, on trips to the White Mountains of New Hampshire. Ernemann "Bob V" roll film camera. Vertical rectangular metal box with dark brown leather covering. Metal latch on front cover, marked "ERNEMANN". Cover opens to form base with tracks for sliding lens assembly. Interior of cover marked "BOB V. / ERNEMANN". Black faux leather bellows behind lens. Text on face of lens assembly: "CHRONOS C". Folding viewfinder. Hinged back cover.
- Material:
- Metal
Glass - Dimensions:
- H-5.3 W-2.7 D-1.2 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, Photographers, Cameras
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