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Alcohol Lamp

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/artifact102.05.1019%20a-e
Date
1890 – 1910
Material
glass; metal
Catalogue Number
102.05.1019 a-e
Description
Round blown glass alcohol lamp with lid (a,b). Three triangular metal pieces with round holders, may be for candles as there is dripped wax on them (c,d,e).
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Title
Alcohol Lamp
Date
1890 – 1910
Material
glass; metal
Dimensions
12.5 x 8.5 cm
Description
Round blown glass alcohol lamp with lid (a,b). Three triangular metal pieces with round holders, may be for candles as there is dripped wax on them (c,d,e).
Subject
photography
Vaux family
camping
Credit
Gift of Molly Vaux, New York, USA, 1999
Catalogue Number
102.05.1019 a-e
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Portable Stove

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/artifact104.19.1104
Date
1890 – 1920
Material
metal
Catalogue Number
104.19.1104
Description
Portable stove, metal, parts missing.
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Title
Portable Stove
Date
1890 – 1920
Material
metal
Dimensions
7.0 x 9.0 cm
Description
Portable stove, metal, parts missing.
Subject
photography
Vaux family
camping
Credit
Gift of Molly Vaux, New York, USA, 1999
Catalogue Number
104.19.1104
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Binoculars

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/artifact104.38.1007%20a-c
Date
1897 – 1905
Material
metal; glass; skin; fibre; paper
Catalogue Number
104.38.1007 a-c
Description
Pair of binoculars (a) marked: “Bausch & Lomb Optical Co. Rochester, N.Y. Zeiss - Stereo. Day Marine Glass. Pat. June 22. 97. Power 12. Engraved: “George Vaux Jr. Philadelphia, Pa. Leather neck strap and hard leather carrying case (c), lined with blue velvet, with small round compass embedded in li…
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Title
Binoculars
Date
1897 – 1905
Material
metal; glass; skin; fibre; paper
Dimensions
14.0 x 17.0 cm
Description
Pair of binoculars (a) marked: “Bausch & Lomb Optical Co. Rochester, N.Y. Zeiss - Stereo. Day Marine Glass. Pat. June 22. 97. Power 12. Engraved: “George Vaux Jr. Philadelphia, Pa. Leather neck strap and hard leather carrying case (c), lined with blue velvet, with small round compass embedded in lid of case and torn paper tag reading: “GEORG .. BR..” (b)
Subject
photography
Vaux family
sports
hiking
tourism
Credit
Gift of Molly Vaux, New York, USA, 1999
Catalogue Number
104.38.1007 a-c
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View Camera

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/artifact104.41.1087%20a-k
Date
1890 – 1905
Material
fibre; paper; skin; metal; glass; wood
Catalogue Number
104.41.1087 a-k
Description
Large format 6 1/2” x 8 1/2” folding wooden field view camera (b) with brass fittings marked “IMPROVED EMPIRE STATE. MANUFACTURED BY ROCHESTER OPTICAL CO. ROCHESTER, N.Y.” With collapsable wood and brass tripod legs (d,e,f) marked “FOLMER & SCHWING MFG. CO. NEW YORK. CROWN No. 2. PAT. JUNE 23, 1903…
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Title
View Camera
Date
1890 – 1905
Material
fibre; paper; skin; metal; glass; wood
Dimensions
40.0 x 47.0 cm
Description
Large format 6 1/2” x 8 1/2” folding wooden field view camera (b) with brass fittings marked “IMPROVED EMPIRE STATE. MANUFACTURED BY ROCHESTER OPTICAL CO. ROCHESTER, N.Y.” With collapsable wood and brass tripod legs (d,e,f) marked “FOLMER & SCHWING MFG. CO. NEW YORK. CROWN No. 2. PAT. JUNE 23, 1903”, wood and brass tripod top (h), small level marked “C.E. JENNINGS & CO. NEW YORK” (j), spare camera rack (c), and black light safe hood (k). Brass and glass lens in a soft leather bag (g) marked: “6 1/2 x 8 1/2 PLASTIGMAT. Pat. Oct. 30, 1900. Bausch & Lomb Optical Co. Rochester, N.Y. 359514” & “20859”. Aperture dial stamped: “BAUSCH & LOMB OPT. CO. PAT. JAN. 8, 1891. NEW YORK. ROCHESTER, N.Y. CHICAGO.” Lens in soft chamois pouch. All items fit inside brown fabric covered hard case (a) with leather reinforced corners, marked: “GEO. VAUX, JR.”
Subject
photography
Vaux family
Credit
Gift of Molly Vaux, New York, USA, 1999
Catalogue Number
104.41.1087 a-k
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Plateholder

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Date
1890 – 1900
Material
wood; metal; plastic; fibre; skin; paper
Catalogue Number
104.41.1088 a-k
Description
Ten wooden plateholders (a-j) individually numbered, some stamped: “ROCHESTER OPTICAL CO. PAT. JULY 29, 1890”. All plateholders fit inside brown fabric covered hard case (k) with leather reinforced corners, marked: “GEO. VAUX, JR.”
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Title
Plateholder
Date
1890 – 1900
Material
wood; metal; plastic; fibre; skin; paper
Dimensions
23.0 x 30.0 cm
Description
Ten wooden plateholders (a-j) individually numbered, some stamped: “ROCHESTER OPTICAL CO. PAT. JULY 29, 1890”. All plateholders fit inside brown fabric covered hard case (k) with leather reinforced corners, marked: “GEO. VAUX, JR.”
Subject
photography
Vaux family
Credit
Gift of Molly Vaux, New York, USA, 1999
Catalogue Number
104.41.1088 a-k
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View Camera

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Date
1890 – 1905
Material
wood; metal; fibre; glass; skin
Catalogue Number
104.41.1089 a-i
Description
Large format 6 1/2” x 8 1/2” folding wooden field view camera (a) with brass fittings, marked: “CARLTON. Manufactured by ROCHESTER OPTICAL CO. Rochester, N.Y. PAT. AUG. 31, 1886”. Another plate reads: “Bought of CHEYNEY-HOOD PHOTO. SUPPLY CO. 1006 FILBERT ST., PHILA.” With collapsable wood and bras…
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Title
View Camera
Date
1890 – 1905
Material
wood; metal; fibre; glass; skin
Dimensions
35.0 x 64.0 cm
Description
Large format 6 1/2” x 8 1/2” folding wooden field view camera (a) with brass fittings, marked: “CARLTON. Manufactured by ROCHESTER OPTICAL CO. Rochester, N.Y. PAT. AUG. 31, 1886”. Another plate reads: “Bought of CHEYNEY-HOOD PHOTO. SUPPLY CO. 1006 FILBERT ST., PHILA.” With collapsable wood and brass tripod legs (f,g,h), one lens filter in leather box (e), a red photographic notebook (d), one optical finder/plate-reading magnifying glass (c), and a brass and glass lens (b) marked: “BAUSCH & LOMB OPT. CO. PAT. JAN. 6, 1891. ROCHESTER, N.Y., NEW YORK CITY. 9703.” Lens in soft chamois pouch. All items fit inside khaki canvas covered hard case (i) with leather strap mounts. Two canvas straps hold case closed.
Subject
photography
Vaux family
Credit
Gift of Molly Vaux, New York, USA, 1999
Catalogue Number
104.41.1089 a-i
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View Camera

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Date
1890 – 1905
Material
fibre; skin; metal; wood; paper; glass
Catalogue Number
104.41.1090
Description
Folding wooden field view camera (a) with brass fittings marked “CARLTON. MANUFACTURED BY ROCHESTER OPTICAL CO., Rochester, N.Y.” Another plate reads: “SOLD BY W.P. Buchanan, PHILADELPHIA. THOS. JAY GLEASON, N.Y.” With collapsable wood and brass tripod legs (b,c,d), and 8 double plate holders (e-l)…
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Title
View Camera
Date
1890 – 1905
Material
fibre; skin; metal; wood; paper; glass
Dimensions
25.0 x 60.5 cm
Description
Folding wooden field view camera (a) with brass fittings marked “CARLTON. MANUFACTURED BY ROCHESTER OPTICAL CO., Rochester, N.Y.” Another plate reads: “SOLD BY W.P. Buchanan, PHILADELPHIA. THOS. JAY GLEASON, N.Y.” With collapsable wood and brass tripod legs (b,c,d), and 8 double plate holders (e-l). Felt lined brown canvas covered hard case with five interior compartments with leather strap mounts and two canvas straps. Lens missing.
Subject
photography
Vaux family
Credit
Gift of Molly Vaux, New York, USA, 1999
Catalogue Number
104.41.1090
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Blackout Hood

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Date
1890 – 1930
Material
fibre; glass; wood; metal
Catalogue Number
104.41.1094
Description
Coated black fabric blackout hood or dark cloth with shaped eyepieces and window. Eyepieces trimmed with black velvet.
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Title
Blackout Hood
Date
1890 – 1930
Material
fibre; glass; wood; metal
Dimensions
7.0 x 21.0 x 22.0 cm
Description
Coated black fabric blackout hood or dark cloth with shaped eyepieces and window. Eyepieces trimmed with black velvet.
Subject
photography
Vaux family
Credit
Gift of Molly Vaux, New York, USA, 1999
Catalogue Number
104.41.1094
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Photograph Accessory

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/artifact104.41.1097
Date
1890 – 1930
Material
metal; glass; wood; skin; paper
Catalogue Number
104.41.1097
Description
Miscellaneous photographic accessories in hard leather carrying case. Objects include Baush & Lomb lens, Bausch & Lomb “Bichromate of Potash Ray Filter. For Cloud Effects and True Color Values ...”, adapter rings, lens caps, wood camera front panels, etc.
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Title
Photograph Accessory
Date
1890 – 1930
Material
metal; glass; wood; skin; paper
Dimensions
20.5 x 27.0 cm
Description
Miscellaneous photographic accessories in hard leather carrying case. Objects include Baush & Lomb lens, Bausch & Lomb “Bichromate of Potash Ray Filter. For Cloud Effects and True Color Values ...”, adapter rings, lens caps, wood camera front panels, etc.
Subject
photography
Vaux family
Credit
Gift of Molly Vaux, New York, USA, 1999
Catalogue Number
104.41.1097
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Safelight

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/artifact104.41.1101
Date
1890 – 1910
Material
metal; glass; paper
Catalogue Number
104.41.1101
Description
Rectangular lantern on circular base with circular top. Fuel reservoir in base. Red glass sides, one of which is covered with paper (see current condition of paper 2014).
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Title
Safelight
Date
1890 – 1910
Material
metal; glass; paper
Dimensions
30.0 x 12.0 cm
Description
Rectangular lantern on circular base with circular top. Fuel reservoir in base. Red glass sides, one of which is covered with paper (see current condition of paper 2014).
Subject
photography
Vaux family
Credit
Gift of Molly Vaux, New York, USA, 1999
Catalogue Number
104.41.1101
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