FLASH METER
H1986.467
Flashmeter, similar in principle to the 'Optimus Magnesium Ribbon Lamp' of 1889, supplied by Perken, Son and Rayment. Consists of a flat circular tin, containing a reel of ribbon which is fed out manually. The ribbon is held at right angles to the case and lit with a match. The pictures made by the light of burning magnesium ribbon, were not flash pictures; the ribbon burnt slowly with an intense white light. Flashmeter has paper cover. See Cameras, Coe, B, 1978 : pp 225 - 232
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
| Accession Number: | H1986.467 |
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| Accession Date: | 2 Sep 1986 |
Material
| Ribbon/Textile | Paper, metal and ribbon. |
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| Paper |
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| Metal |
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| Paper/Paper |
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Measurement
| diameter | 65mm |
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