Double sensitising box for daguerreotype process

PART OF:
The Kodak Museum Collection
Made:
1845-1855

Double sensitising box for daguerreotype process. Wooden case with two compartments containing china dishes; remains of supporting coil springs in case (very corroded), sliding frosted glass covers; sliding plate holder for 4 3/4 x 6 1/2" plates.

Details

Category:
Photographic Technology
Collection:
Kodak Collection
Object Number:
1990-5036/6959
Materials:
mahogany (wood), glass, white metal (unknown) and earthenware
Measurements:
overall: 85 mm x 390 mm x 240 mm,
type:
daguerreotype sensitising box
credit:
The Kodak Collection at the National Media Museum, Bradford