Case, Camera
- Object Name:
- Case, Camera
- Object ID:
- 2006.046.09
- Date:
- 1920-1930
- Description:
- Camera case used by Dr. Ralph Clinton Larrabee (1870-1935) of Boston, MA, on trips to the White Mountains of New Hampshire. Probably held camera 2006.046.04. Vertical rectangular black leather case. Cover is separated; it has two separated flaps and one missing flap. On underside of cover is a leather compartment containing a brass lens ring marked "E.B. Meyrowitz / Agent U.S.A." and a velvet-lined round leather box with removable cover stamped "Burke & James / CHICAGO". Carrying strap is broken and incomplete. Case contains two 4x5 film holders marked "Ica".
A. Case body
B. Cover
C. Long cover flap
D. Short cover flap
E. Plate holder
F. Plate holder
G. Lens ring
H. Round box - Material:
- Leather
- Dimensions:
- H-7.8 W-5.5 D-3.5 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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