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Tank, Film-processing

Object Name:
Tank, Film-processing
Object ID:
2006.046.13
Date:
1920-1930
Description:
Fixing tank for photographic plates, used by Dr. Ralph Clinton Larrabee (1870-1935) of Boston, MA, on trips to the White Mountains of New Hampshire. Vertical rectangular black Bakelite box. Vertical molded slots inside. Raised lettering on front: "4x5 = SPECIAL / FIXING BOX / WILL TAKE / 3 1/4 x 4 1/4 PLATE / 3 1/4 X 5 1/2 " / 4 X 5 " / AND / LANTERN SLIDES".
Material:
Plastic
Dimensions:
H-6.3 W-4.9 D-4.1 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
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