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https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/2b24a3ed-2d60-4b42-ba94-755376423111
Collection
Science, Medicine & Technology Collection
Title
Walter Hallowell's Photography Equipment
Object ID
1999.999
Date Range
1900-1930
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Collection
Science, Medicine & Technology Collection
Title
Walter Hallowell's Photography Equipment
Description
Various Cameras and Equipment used by Walter F. Hallowell, Photographer.
1-2. Two 4 x 5 graphlex chimney-type press cameras ca. 1940;
3. F&S aerial plate camera (ca. 1917);
4. View camera lens (in mechanical shutter);
5-6. Film pack holders & sheet holders;
7. Flash accessories in leather case with handle;
8-9-10. Three tripod parts;
11. Silver cigarette holder with initials "W.F.H.";
12. Small tablet notebook with handwritten pencil notes, names & addresses.
13-18. Books with bookplates: "Private Library of J. Darmsteatter":
Magnesium Light Photography, Mortimer, 1906
Color Correct Photography, Baker, 1906
Practical Retouching, Butt, 1904
Intensification and Reduction, Bennett, 1904
Photographic Reference Book, 2nd edition, 1904
The Photography of Colored Objects, Eastman Kodak Co., 1920.
Date Range
1900-1930
Year Range From
1900
Year Range To
1930
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 1
Storage Cabinet
Unit 06
Storage Shelf
Top
Storage Container
Box 0558
Subcategory
Photographic T&E
Object Name
Camera
Material
Wood, Glass, Metal
Object ID
1999.999
Notes
Hallowell did aerial photography during the 1920s. He was called to D.C. to photograph Lindbergh's return.
Usage
Hallowell, Walter F.
Accession Number
1999.999
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Camera

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/803a3ff4-15d6-4474-9a01-816163220874
Collection
Science, Medicine & Technology Collection
Title
Seneca View Camera
Object ID
2023.001.162
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Collection
Science, Medicine & Technology Collection
Title
Seneca View Camera
Description
"Seneca View" camera on a track with expandable black folds/pleats to adjust distance of lens. The rear of the camera is covered with a glass plate with a variety of rectangular sizes for placement of subject being photographed.
Label states this "Seneca View" camera is made by "Seneca Camera, Co. Rochester, N.Y."
The Seneca View is a large format view camera, made by Seneca from 1904-25.
Year Range From
1904
Year Range To
1925
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 1
Storage Cabinet
Unit 06
Storage Shelf
Top
Object Name
Camera
Height (cm)
36.83
Height (ft)
1.2083333333
Height (in)
14.5
Length (cm)
43.18
Length (ft)
1.4166666667
Length (in)
17
Width (cm)
34.29
Width (ft)
1.125
Width (in)
13.5
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2023-11-13
Object ID
2023.001.162
Accession Number
2023.001
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