Photography Artifact Collection, approximately 1900-2010

Peter Ople developed and sold inexpensive, medium format, pinhole cameras which were used to teach photography and used by hobbyists. The kit includes, a laser cut pinhole, an assembly and instruction manual and a roll of Agfa APX 400, Professional 120 film.

A build-your-own camera obscura kit with a pinhole card and instruction cards for taking photographs with film.

A simple plastic 35mm lomographic film camera with four lenses. A 'ripcord' spring-charges the camera to capture a quick four-image panoramic photograph with each press of the shutter.

The film roll is exposed.

A simple plastic camera that uses Kodak No. 127 film and AG-1 or AG-1B flash bulbs. Also includes is the How to Use Your Hawkeye Camera instruction pamphlet.

The large format view camera includes a storage case and accessories including film packs.

The No. 5 Universal camera shutter was manufactured by Ilex Optical Company. The lens was manufactured by Hugo Meyer.

Wooden large format cameras were the standard camera used in early photography. They were bulky, relatively heavy, not easily transported and time consuming to set up and photograph one image at a time. Large format cameras also required significant support equipment, such as a tripod, multiple film packs and sheet film, lenses, and a variety of other camera accessories.

The large format cameras required a skilled photographer to set up the camera, compose the scene, record an image, process the film and print and image using contact printing frames. The composition was viewed on a ground glass at the back of the camera, generally under a black drape that covered the photographer, to exclude background light.

The Dories camera is one of a class of inexpensive plastic toy "Diana" cameras that were made in Hong Kong under many names.

This style of plastic camera uses a plastic meniscus lens and is known for blurry images, and often, light leaks due to poor manufacturing processes.

The Automatic 103 is and early folding Packfilm Land Cameras.

The gelatin filter sheet comes in an envelope and is packaged between two thick paper squares which are wrapped in foil to protect against heat and humidity.

Yellow, is hand written on the envelope.

The gelatin filter sheet comes in an envelope and is packaged between two thick paper squares which are wrapped in foil to protect against heat and humidity.

Bright Green, is hand written on the envelope.

The gelatin filter sheet comes in an envelope and is packaged between two thick paper squares which are wrapped in foil to protect against heat and humidity.

Lt Red, is hand written on the envelope. # 26, $4.60 is hand written below the printed Wratten numbers.

Innovative square drop-in filters created by French fashion and landscape photographer Jean Coquin, in 1978.

The filter has two components: a 4" x 4.25" filter and a 3" x 3" square filter in a protective case, each labeled 190A. The 3" x 3" 190 filter missing, 2019.

Innovative square drop-in filters created by French fashion and landscape photographer Jean Coquin, in 1978.

The filter has two components: a 4" x 4.25"filter and a 3" x 3" square filter in a protective case, each labeled 192A.

Innovative square drop-in filters created by French fashion and landscape photographer, Jean Coquin, in 1978.

The filter has two components: a 4" x 4.25" square filter and a 3" x 3" square filter in a protective case, each labeled 193A.

The gelatin filter comes in an envelope and is packaged and wrapped in foil to protect against heat and humidity.

'46' is hand written on the envelope.

The exposure calculator is used to calculate the bellows factor and other correction factors for view cameras.

The Norwood exposure meter was developed and patented by Donald Norwood and Karl Freund, around 1941. Its hemispherical incident light surface with rotating head became a standard tool in photography and cinematography.

The leather case contains the exposure meter, an article for a Spectral Universal Incident-Light Meter, three light masks, and two black masks.

The Effective Aperture guide is a pocket guide to be used for copying and small object photography with ground glass focusing cameras or cine-Kodaks with extension tube outfits.

The cable release is used to remotely activate the camera shutter. It has a cable locking mechanism to enable hands-free long exposure photography.

The air release cable extension is primarily used for older large format cameras to remotely activate the camera shutter from a distance of up to 20 feet. The air release comes with a carrying pouch, and threaded adapter but is missing the release bulb mechanism and other components.

The blower brush has a fine hair brush for removing dust from a camera lens and compressible bulb that provides a gentle puff of air to assist in removing dust.

CapKeeper is a camera accessory that attaches to a lens cap and the camera to prevent loss of the lens cap.

The 62mm diameter lens cap attaches to the camera lens or lens filter when the camera is not in use to protect from dust, water and damage.

The Build Your Own Camera Obscura instruction card was part of a kit for building a camera obscura. The front of the card provided instructions for assembling the camera, while the obverse of the card provided detailed instructions for film preparation, loading the film, taking photos, setting up a darkroom and film processing and printing.

The envelope contains a folder with individual soft, lintless lens cleaning paper sheets.

The box contained one dozen 9 x 12 film plates. The paper plate wrappers are in the box.

'Dr. Misch' is written, in pencil, on the box lid.

Otto Perutz was a chemist working on photographic processes. He developed a method for the industrial production of Eosin-Silver-Plates which had been invented by Hermann Wilhelm Vogel and Johann Baptist Obernetter. In 1880, he founded Otto Perutz Trockenplattenfabrik, in Munich, Germany. Perutz was recognized as a manufacturer of first-class sheet, roll and miniature films and was one of the first to make and pack special films for the Leica.

A sticker reading, Foto-Bieling, Gottingen, Franz-Seldte-Str..6.Ruf2651, is affixed to the box lid.

The box contained one dozen 9 x 12 film plates. The paper plate wrappers are in the box.

'Dr. Misch' is written, in pencil, on the box lid.

Otto Perutz was a chemist working on photographic processes. He developed a method for the industrial production of Eosin-Silver-Plates which had been invented by Hermann Wilhelm Vogel and Johann Baptist Obernetter. In 1880, he founded Otto Perutz Trockenplattenfabrik, in Munich, Germany. Perutz was recognized as a manufacturer of first-class sheet, roll and miniature films and was one of the first to make and pack special films for the Leica.

A sticker reading, E. Bieling, Gottingen, vorm. A. Wittneben Nachf., Optik - Photo - Keno, Theaterstr. 6-8 - Fernruf 2651, is affixed to the box lid.

The box contained one dozen 9 x 12 film plates. The paper plate wrappers are in the box. The container is an Agfa box top over a Perutz box bottom.

'Misch negative' is written, in ink, on the box lid, along with other hand-written notes.

In 1897, the Agfa trademark was introduced and became part of I. G. Farben, in 1925. Agfa produced film for cameras and radiology and also entered the camera market.

A sticker reading, Foto-Bieling, Gottingen, Franz-Seldte-Str..6.Ruf2651, is affixed to the box lid.

A manufacturer's box containing an unexposed 36 exposure roll of ASA 20 color slide film in a sealed container, a sleeve for mailing exposed film for processing and a pamphlet describing the film, exposure control when photographing, and mailing instructions for processing the exposed film roll.

Box reads: Film made in Germany. Spooled and packaged by Minox G.m.b.H., Giessen, (West Germany).

Faintly written on the side: develop before APR 1975.

A manufacturer's box containing two empty 36 exposure film cassettes of ASA 125 Plus-X Pan black and white film.

Box reads: Film made in U.S.A. Spooled and packaged by Minox G.m.b.H., Giessen, (West Germany).

A sealed manufacturer's metal canister containing two unexposed 36 exposure film cassettes of ASA 12 film. The original markings of 2x50=100 Aufn 100 Exp. have been hand altered to read: 2x36=72 Aufn. 72 Exp..

Faintly stamped on the cannister bottom: Sept 1974.

A manufacturer's box containing two unexposed Kodak 36 exposure rolls of ASA 16 fine grain black and white film. Both film rolls are in sealed containers. A pamphlet describing the film and instructions on loading the camera is included in the box.

Box reads: Film made in Germany. Spooled and packaged by Minox G.m.b.H., Giessen, (West Germany).

Faintly written on the side: develop before APR 1975.

The Minox-developed slide film strips are images of the temple, architectural features and grounds of Chichen Itza. The slide film strip holder is in a Minox mailing envelope with the word 'color' handwritten on the address side of the envelope and Chichen - Yucatan, Mexico handwritten below the Special Instructions label on the Instructions for Ordering side of the envelope.

Included in the envelope is a hand-drawn story board for a travel book titled With Minox in Mayaland.

The negative wheel consists of 15 individual exposures of a convention center and attendees at a conference. Emphasis is on the Washington state delegation within the western states delegation.

The Kodak disc camera was a relatively short-lived attempt to create a compact image format.

The Minox film processing mailing box is addressed to: R. B. Inverarity, 210 Locust St., Philadelphia, PA 19106. The word 'Holland' is handwritten on the box lid.

The three pamphlets are: a price list and 3 day delivery calendar for the year 1971; a Minox camera accessories catalog; an invitation to widen your horizons with the Minox camera.

The empty Minox film processing mailing box is addressed to: R. B. Inverarity, 210 Locust St., Philadelphia, PA 19106. The word 'Jamaica' is handwritten on the box lid. Two names are hand written adjacent to the box mailing label on the bottom of the box: Bill Kohler and Jim Fynmore, with Jamaica written below.

A handwritten note on the box lid reads: 3 blank glass plates.

The box contains one glass plate and one Wratten Safelight Series OA filter between two glass plates.

This is a sealed box of Agfa Plenachrome Panorama film adapted for use in Cirkut Outfit No. 6 or No. 8 cameras. The emulsion lot number is 23107 with a 'develop before' date of Feb 1944.

Unknown if the roll of film has been exposed.

The two exposure film holder is labeled 20 USBR 3880.7 on one side and 21 on verso.

The 1930 Eastman Kodak catalog states that the No.4 holder is the most simple and convenient hanger to minimize handling for good results.

Boxes are empty.

Handwritten on box 17a: Old Madison Slides, Not Using, Capitol (3), Views, Bldgs.

Handwritten on box 17b: Father - Mother (in red pencil), Not Using, UW, Views.

The box contained twelve 3.25"x4" plates. Box is empty.

Handwritten on box: Extras, Store Fronts.

The box contained twelve 5"x7" plates. Box is empty.

Handwritten on box: Mr. Loveless plated developed June, 1935, Loveless Residence, Have copies of that.

The box contained twelve 5"x7" plates. Box is empty.

Handwritten on box: No. 3 Class Prophecy.

The box contained twelve 4"x6" plates. Box is empty.

Handwritten on box: Checked (RT), Ken Register 9313 to 9331.

The box contained twelve 5"x7" plates. Box is empty.

The box contained twelve 5"x7" plates. Box is empty.

Handwritten on box: 5/7 Clean Glass, Glass, Glass 5/7.

The box contained twelve 4"x5" plates. Box is empty.

Handwritten on box: 325, 4.65.

The box contained twelve 5"x7" plates. Box is empty.

Handwritten on box: Checked, RT (encircled).

Eastman Kodak Co. is noted as Successor to the Stanley Dry Plate Co.

The box contained twelve 4.5"x6.5" plates. Box is empty.

Handwritten on box lid: 129-147.

Handwritten on interior of box: 143, 144 small negs.

The box contained twelve 4"x5" plates. Box is empty.

Handwritten on box lid: Ranch.

Handwritten on box bottom: Marion - Chicago + N. England, Arnold?.

The box contained twelve 4"x5" plates. Box is empty.

The box contained twelve 4"x5" plates. Box is empty.

Handwritten on box side: No. 8.

The box contained twenty-four 4"x5" Panchromatic film sheets. Box is empty.

Handwritten on box: 15-18-1.

The box contained twenty-four 2.25"x3.25" film sheets. Box is empty.

Handwritten on box bottom: Kuro.

The box contained twenty-four 2.25"x3.25" film sheets. Box is empty.

Handwritten on box: Wh F, 15-18-5.

The box contained twenty-four 2.5"x3.5" film sheets. Box is empty.

Handwritten on box: 15-18-4.

Handwritten on the upper right corner of each box: prints. One box is hand-labeled N.E. I, the other box is hand-labeled SW I.

Brovira paper was used for making high quality photographic prints.

A box containing five real photographic postcard print papers. On the front of the postcard is the photo emulsion. The obverse is printed for postcard writing and addressing.

Darko is the postcard photo print paper logo.

The box contained one hundred forty-four (one gross) 4"x5" paper sheets. Box is empty.

The box contained one hundred forty-four (one gross) 4"x5" paper sheets. Box is empty.

The box contains four filters of different diameters, colors and densities, wrapped in a lens tissue. The instructions for use are missing, 2019.

The box contains a color print manual, sets of additive and subtractive color filters, pamphlets relating to various color print papers and print materials, a filter trimming template, and three packets of lens cleaning paper.

The envelope reads 'ILFORD MULTIGRADE FILTERS, Contents: Set of eleven speed-matched 3 ½" x 3 ½" filters, made in England'

The envelope contains a set of eleven 3.5" x 3.5" contrast filters for above or below the lens use when printing with ILFORD print paper and a pamphlet describing the filter set, its care and use.

The box reads 'ILFORD MULTIGRADE'

The box contains a set of twelve 3.5" x 3.5" contrast filters for above the lens use when printing with ILFORD print paper and a pamphlet describing the filter set, its care and use.

The box contains a black metal frame for holding 100 mm x 100mm Series IX gelatin filters used in photography and cinema photography.

The box contains eleven 6" x 6" variable contrast filters, range 0-5, for darkroom use. A notes folder, inside the box, contains a pamphlet describing the filter set, its care and use.

The crayon box provides a description of the lantern slide crayons and recommendations for use, on the back.

A plastic-wrapped package of 20 paper mounts for 35mm half frame slide cameras. The mounts are labeled: 35mm - SF, Easymount. Craftsmen's Guild made slide viewers and 35mm half frame slide mounts, and for a short time, cameras.

The binocular loupe is in its original box.

The Hardy Co manufactured ophthalmology instruments. The loupe was manufactured principally as a surgeon's operating aid.

The slide binding kit contains 2x2 aluminum masks, 35mm aluminum frames and washed glass binders.

Packet contains: one set Kodak color control patches; one Kodak gray scale; one color printing guide.

Gray scale missing 2019.

The color tinting kit is a wooden artist's box, 8.5 inches x 10.5 inches x 3 inches, with internal easels, trays and slide-cover compartments. Included are two tubes of Grumbacher water color paints, one lamp black, one Chinese white, and a plastic screw-lid container with five black pastel crayons.

The unopened package contains one dozen 8x10 inch Kodak Dry Mounting Tissue sheets. Directions for dry mounting a photograph, using a tissue, are printed on the front of the package.

The compartment file stores up to 240 cardboard slides or 90 glass slides in hinged sub-compartments for ease of access.

The foldout wooden box is used for retouching photographs and negatives using natural light reflected from an adjustable mirror to illuminate image.

Contact prints are made by laying photographic printing paper in direct contact with a negative then illuminating the combined negative and paper to create the photographic image.

The wooden contact printing frame holds the negative and printing paper in tight contact using a spring-tensioned removable back.

Contact prints are made by laying photographic printing paper in direct contact with a negative then illuminating the combined negative and paper to create the photographic image.

The wooden contact printing frame holds the negative and printing paper in tight contact using a spring-tensioned removable back.

Written on the front of the frame: Chalmer S. Sinkey #800 Fremont Ave NW.

Contact prints are made by laying photographic printing paper in direct contact with a negative then illuminating the combined negative and paper to create the photographic image.

The wooden contact printing frame holds the negative and printing paper in tight contact using a spring-tensioned removable back.

Written on the front of the frame: Chalmer S. Sinkey #800 Fremont Ave NW.

Contact prints are made by laying photographic printing paper in direct contact with a negative then illuminating the combined negative and paper to create the photographic image.

The wooden contact printing frame holds the negative and printing paper in tight contact using a spring-tensioned removable back.

Written on the front of the mask: Tex 512 4 M.

The "File-it" Foto Folder is a photograph and negative holder provided by the Mirrolike film processor post processing of a film roll.

The Photostat calculator was used for early projection copier sizing.

The box contained twelve, six yard, size 5, bias fold tape rolls . Box is empty.

Handwritten on box sides: Estes Park, Print.

Handwritten on box bottom: 3H360p15.

The album contains cabinet card photographs of persons taken by various Connecticut-based photographers and studios. The leather album cover is stamped with a central floral design surrounded by a raised design. The metal album clasp is horseshoe-shaped.

Album 1b is a portrait of a young woman taken between 1870 and 1906 at Montignani Portrait Studio, 105 State St, Bridgeport, Connecticut.

Album 1c is a portrait of a man taken between 1870 and 1900 at Hughes Studio, Birmingham, Connecticut.

The album cover and image text are in Japanese characters. The album contains 16, approximately 2 in. x 3 in., images of buildings and points of interest, in Japan.

A small 42 page leather album including two folded maps of the area around Mt. Rainier, at the beginning of the album. The album contains annotated pages of monochomatic images of scenes in and around Mt. Rainier. On the next to last page is written, "Real Photo Album, Dwight Watson."

A small 32 page leather album of monochomatic portraits and snapshots of adults, children and one portrait of two dogs. Some individuals are identified.

'Brownie' is written within a design on the leather cover of the album.

An ornately painted 29 page music box and photograph album of cabinet card portraits of adults, children. On the album cover is a painting of a woman in a toga, playing a lyre.

The key-wound Paillard music mechanism is loose in the case.

The fifty page album has two photo mask styles; each page holds two cartes. Photographs have been removed but person's names are inscribed sporadically throughout the album. Three locations are noted: Steilacoom, Olympia and Chehalis.

A bound forty page photograph album with four 1 inch x 1.5 inch photographs per page. Included in the album are photographs of the Clipper Ship St Paul , a floating aquarium and marine museum, moored on the northeast side of the Ballard Locks near the lock buildings, between 1934 and 1942. The album also contains unidentified individual portrait images, images from a jungle expedition, and a mountain climbing expedition.

A 24 page leather covered photo album with a large ring clasp. The word Geschützt is printed in the lower right corner on the ALBUM cover page.

The envelope contains 53 black photograph or post card mounting corners, typically used in photo albums and scrapbooks.

The multi-fold pamphlet includes a description, catalog and price list for its 3-D viewers, accessories and available film reels, for 1948.

Sawyer's, Inc., began manufacturing the View-Master 3-D viewer and slide reels around 1939. The View-Master system was a ubiquitous visual aid, from the 1940's to 1970's. Reels of 14 slides, generating 7 stereoscopic images, were created covering travel, science, licensed images - such as Disney characters and theme parks, among many other subjects.

The pamphlet cover reads Tru-Vue 3-dimension color picture stories, The Happiest Invention Since a Child's Smile

The tri-fold pamphlet includes a description, catalog and price list for its 3-D viewers and available color film cards.

Tru-Vue Company was purchased by Sawyer's, Inc., manufacturer's of the View-Master 3-D viewer, in 1951. The purchase of Tru-Vue also included the licensing rights for Tru-Vue's images, which included the Disney image rights.

The battery-operated slide viewer is in its original box. The magnification can be adjusted when viewing slides.

Sawyer's, Inc., began manufacturing the View-Master 3-D viewer and slide reels around 1939.

The viewer has a detachable, battery-operated light source for illuminating the slides.

Sawyer's, Inc., began manufacturing the View-Master 3-D viewer and slide reels around 1939.

Card 1 of a two card set of stereoscopic images of monuments and statues in, Washington, D.C.. The cards include a short narrative of the history of the nation's capitol.

Tru-Vue Company was purchased by Sawyer's, Inc., manufacturer's of the View-Master 3-D viewer, in 1951. The purchase of Tru-Vue also included the licensing rights for Tru-Vue's images libraries.

Card 2 of a two card set of stereoscopic images of monuments and statues in, Washington, D.C.. The cards include a short narrative of the history of the nation's capitol.

Tru-Vue Company was purchased by Sawyer's, Inc., manufacturer's of the View-Master 3-D viewer, in 1951. The purchase of Tru-Vue also included the licensing rights for Tru-Vue's images libraries.

The card includes images of the grounds of Mount Vernon with a short narrative of the history of the home of George Washington.

Tru-Vue Company was purchased by Sawyer's, Inc., manufacturer's of the View-Master 3-D viewer, in 1951. The purchase of Tru-Vue also included the licensing rights for Tru-Vue's images libraries.

The card includes images of Pike's Peak with a short narrative of the history of the Pike's Peak.

Tru-Vue Company was purchased by Sawyer's, Inc., manufacturer's of the View-Master 3-D viewer, in 1951. The purchase of Tru-Vue also included the licensing rights for Tru-Vue's images libraries.

The stereoscopic images show the homes of some of Hollywood's notable stars. The card includes a short narrative about Hollywood, movies and the stars' lifestyles.

Tru-Vue Company was purchased by Sawyer's, Inc., manufacturer's of the View-Master 3-D viewer, in 1951. The purchase of Tru-Vue also included the licensing rights for Tru-Vue's images libraries.

The stereoscopic images show representative views of the Petrified Forest and the Painted Desert. The card includes a short narrative geologic history and unique features of each location..

Tru-Vue Company was purchased by Sawyer's, Inc., manufacturer's of the View-Master 3-D viewer, in 1951. The purchase of Tru-Vue also included the licensing rights for Tru-Vue's images libraries.

The stereoscopic images include general views of Children's Fairyland, one of the early theme parks, in the U.S.. The card includes a short narrative of the features and activities of theme park.

Tru-Vue Company was purchased by Sawyer's, Inc., manufacturer's of the View-Master 3-D viewer, in 1951. The purchase of Tru-Vue also included the licensing rights for Tru-Vue's images libraries.

Card 1 of a two card set of stereoscopic images of Carlsbad Caverns. The cards include a short narrative describing the discovery of the caverns, geological history and unique features of the caverns.

Tru-Vue Company was purchased by Sawyer's, Inc., manufacturer's of the View-Master 3-D viewer, in 1951. The purchase of Tru-Vue also included the licensing rights for Tru-Vue's images libraries.

Card 2 of a two card set of stereoscopic images of Carlsbad Caverns. The cards include a short narrative describing the discovery of the caverns, geological history and unique features of the caverns.

A three card set of stereoscopic images of Tomorrowland from the air, Autopia and Phantom Boats, and general views of Tomorrowland. The cards include a short narrative describing each of the features of the theme park.

Tru-Vue Company was purchased by Sawyer's, Inc., manufacturer's of the View-Master 3-D viewer, in 1951. The purchase of Tru-Vue also included the licensing rights for Tru-Vue's images libraries.

The stereoscopic images include views of Adventureland. The card includes a short narrative describing the land's features and of the river cruise.

Tru-Vue Company was purchased by Sawyer's, Inc., manufacturer's of the View-Master 3-D viewer, in 1951. The purchase of Tru-Vue also included the licensing rights for Tru-Vue's images, which included the Disney image rights.

A single-package three card set of stereoscopic images of Tomorrowland from the air, Autopia and Phantom Boats, and general views of Tomorrowland. The cards include a short narrative describing the features of each of the listed theme park locations.

Tru-Vue Company was purchased by Sawyer's, Inc., manufacturer's of the View-Master 3-D viewer, in 1951. The purchase of Tru-Vue also included the licensing rights for Tru-Vue's images, which included the Disney image rights.

The reel includes stereoscopic images of Mt. Rainier glaciers, ice falls and ice caves.

Sawyer's, Inc., began manufacturing the View-Master 3-D viewer and slide reels around 1939.

The reel includes stereoscopic images of Mt. Rainier lakes and features from the Sunrise side of the mountain.

Sawyer's, Inc., began manufacturing the View-Master 3-D viewer and slide reels around 1939.

The reel includes stereoscopic images of Mt. Rainier, Paradise Inn and other features from the Paradise side of the mountain.

Sawyer's, Inc., began manufacturing the View-Master 3-D viewer and slide reels around 1939.

The projector is self-contained in a clam shell metal case. The included slide holder holds two 35mm slides. The projector box also includes operating instructions.

Voightlander - Zett was acquired by Leica, around 1990.

Voightlander - Zett was acquired by Leica, around 1990.

The puzzle is an early digital photo-mosaic of Abraham Lincoln, created by Robert Silvers. The mosaic is a computer-generated image made from thousands of digitized images from the civil war.

The puzzle is an early digital photo-mosaic of the Titanic, created by Robert Silvers. The mosaic is a computer-generated image made from thousands of digitized images related to the oceans and marine life. The puzzle is in its original sealed plastic shrink wrapped box.

The postcard puzzle is of historic Alesund, Norway. The puzzle is in its original sealed plastic shrink-wrapping with included mailing envelope and animated instructions for mailing.

The puzzle is a 5in. x 7in. , 50 interlocking piece, Kodacolor mini jigsaw puzzle. The puzzle box is made to look like the disposable camera boxes of the period. Copyright Eastman Kodak Company.