The 'Essanbee' Automatic Ferrotype Camera

Made:
1901-1911 in Blackpool
maker:
Benson Sharp

'Essanbee' ferrotype camera by Benson Sharp, Blackpool with magnesium flash pan and quantity of card ferrotype mounts in fitted case. Lens Patent Number 164,422, Patented July 23, 1901.

Details

Category:
Photographic Technology
Object Number:
1987-5219
Materials:
glass, brass (copper, zinc alloy), white metal (unknown), metal (unknown) and wood (unidentified)
Measurements:
overall: 287 mm x 182 mm x 230 mm,
type:
ferrotype camera
credit:
The National Media Museum, Bradford