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Camera case with accessories

Title

Year/Period

1960s

Region

Singapore

Object Type

camera cases, camera accessories

Dimension

Object size: H 37 x W 35 x D 19.5 cm

Accession No.

2004-00129

Collection of

National Museum of Singapore

Credit Line

Gift of Mr Tan Chai Meng (Tong Lam Photo Studio)

This outdoor wooden camera functions like a studio camera and was used mainly foroutdoor wedding photography. Due to its weight, the camera had to be mounted on atripod for stability. Besides the camera body, the set includes a leather carrying case,a flashgun and double-sided dry-plate holders, which could hold two glass negativesat a time.