Dolly, Camera
Object number2011.127.245 a,b
Manufacturer
Graflex, Inc.
(1946 - 1956)
Date1900-1973
OriginRochester, NY
MediumWood, cast iron, felt
Credit LineGift of Pittsburgh Police Historical Association
DescriptionWooden camera dolly with a metal base and three castor wheels. Slanted support board with brown felt on top. Circular crank on one side. Hinged support folded underneath.Dimensionsa) L: 31" W: 27.5" H: 50.25"b) L: 11.625" W: 13.5"
InscriptionsText on bottom "CITY OF PITTSBURGH 9524".
Marks"CENTURY / TRADE MARK REG. U.S. PAT. OFF. / MASTER STUDIO STAND / MANUFACTURED BY / GRAFLEX, INC. / ROCHESTER 8, N.Y., U.S.A."
Historical NotesFounded originally in New York as a gas lamp company, the Folmer and Schwing Manufacturing Company (later Graflex) was a manufacturer and a brand name of several models of cameras. In 1905, the company was purchased by George Eastman and it was later dissolved in 1973. Part of the Pittsburgh Police Historical Association collection.
Related institution
Pittsburgh Bureau of Police
Related institution
City of Pittsburgh
On View
Not on view
1775-1800
