Contributed by Maine Historical Society
Description
South Portland businessman Joseph Chaplin, a prolific amateur photographer, probably built this view camera. The large format alllowed more detail in photographic prints.
About This Item
- Title: Chaplin camera, ca. 1900
- Creator: Joseph Chaplin
- Creation Date: circa 1900
- Subject Date: circa 1900
- Location: South Portland, Cumberland County, ME
- Media: Wood, brass, leather, glass
- Dimensions: 30 cm x 29 cm x 50 cm
- Local Code: 2001.165.001 a-e
- Collection: Chaplin family collection
- Object Type: Physical Object
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Standardized Subject Headings
- Cameras
- Chaplin, Joseph--Associated objects
- Photographers
- Photographic apparatus & supplies
- Photography
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Maine Historical Society485 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 774-1822 x230
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