Images(26)

Camera, View

Object number2017.101.2 a-l

Manufacturer Eastman Kodak Company

Manufacturer Gundlach Optical Company

Manufacturer Bausch and Lomb Optical Company

Manufacturer Eagle Lock Corporation

Date1930-1939

OriginRochester, NY

OriginTerryville, CT

MediumWood; Brass; Metal; Glass; Leather; Fabric; Plastic; Paint(?); Felt

Credit LineGift of Janice L. Brown

DescriptionEmpire State view camera with two lenses, magnifier, tripod, case, and dark cloth.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth (a - Retracted position): 16.375 × 13.25 × 6.25 in. (41.6 × 33.7 × 15.9 cm)
Height x Width x Depth (b-c together): 1.125 × 7.25 × 13.313 in. (2.9 × 18.4 × 33.8 cm)
Height x Width x Depth (b): 1.125 × 7.25 × 13.313 in. (2.9 × 18.4 × 33.8 cm)
Height x Width x Depth (c): 1.125 × 0.875 × 13.313 in. (2.9 × 2.2 × 33.8 cm)
Height x Width x Depth (d): 4.188 × 2.75 × 3 in. (10.6 × 7 × 7.6 cm)
Height x Width x Depth (e): 4.188 × 2.75 × 3 in. (10.6 × 7 × 7.6 cm)
Height x Diameter (f): 1.438 × 4.563 in. (3.7 × 11.6 cm)
Height x Width x Depth (g-j set-up shortest): 36.375 × 31.75 × 32 in. (92.4 × 80.6 × 81.3 cm)
Height x Width x Depth (g-j set-up tallest): 51.5 × 40.25 × 33.25 in. (130.8 × 102.2 × 84.5 cm)
Height x Diameter (g-j folded shortest): 39.5 × 5.875 in. (100.3 × 14.9 cm)
Height x Diameter (g-j folded tallest): 55.75 × 5.875 in. (141.6 × 14.9 cm)
Height x Diameter (g): 1.625 × 5.875 in. (4.1 × 14.9 cm)
Height x Width x Depth (h - unfolded): 55 × 5.25 × 1 in. (139.7 × 13.3 × 2.5 cm)
Height x Width x Depth (h - folded): 22.625 × 3.313 × 0.75 in. (57.5 × 8.4 × 1.9 cm)
Height x Width x Depth (i - unfolded): 55 × 5 × 1 in. (139.7 × 12.7 × 2.5 cm)
Height x Width x Depth (i - folded): 22.625 × 3.313 × 0.75 in. (57.5 × 8.4 × 1.9 cm)
Height x Width x Depth (j - unfolded): 55 × 5.375 × 1 in. (139.7 × 13.7 × 2.5 cm)
Height x Width x Depth (j - folded): 22.625 × 3.313 × 0.75 in. (57.5 × 8.4 × 1.9 cm)
Height x Width x Depth (k - closed): 7.5 × 26.25 × 15.25 in. (19.1 × 66.7 × 38.7 cm)
Height x Width x Depth (k - open): 20 × 26.25 × 16.375 in. (50.8 × 66.7 × 41.6 cm)
Length x Width x Depth (l): 50 × 35 × 0.031 in. (127 × 88.9 × 0.1 cm)
Marks(a)
Metal plate above lens has engraved text "GUNDLACH OPT. CO. / ROCHESTER, N.Y."

White plastic plate mounted on front standard below lens board has black text "EMPIRE STATE".

Rear standard has imprinted "161" on reverse at bottom center.

(d)
Engraved text on side is partially illegible due to wear "Bausch & Lomb Optical Co., / ROCHESTER, N.Y. / [logo] / 138003..."

(e)
Engraved text on side "Bausch & Lomb Optical Co., / ROCHESTER, N.Y. / [logo] / 1580117".

(k)
Locking clasp at front center has engraved text that is partially illegible "EAGLE LOCK CO. / USA / TERRYVILLE, CT."
Historical NotesCamera and equipment belonged to William Taliaferro, who was the uncle of Teenie Harris. Taliaferro is the one who taught Teenie Harris photography.

Previous owner William Taliaferro (1870 - 1948)

Related person Charles Harris (1908 - 1998)

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