large scale darkroom lens, ARTAR 36-in, F: 15
Date: 1927-1937
Inventory Number: 2014-1-0078
Classification: Lens
Subject:
Manufacturer: Optische Anstalt C. P. Goerz (1890 - 1926)
Dimensions:
25.7 × 29.2 × 11.7 cm (10 1/8 × 11 1/2 × 4 5/8 in.)
Description:
lens with plaque including aperture indicator scale
In Collection(s)
Signedon front of lens: GOERZ APOCHROMAT ARTAR F: 15 FOCUS 35 IN / No 754640
on plaque: BORROWDALE / (on the left side) FUTURE / FOTO / 9on the right side) 35" / GOERZ ARTAR
on plaque: BORROWDALE / (on the left side) FUTURE / FOTO / 9on the right side) 35" / GOERZ ARTAR
Inscribedon left side of lens: F: / 15 / 16 / 22 / 32 / 45 / 64 / 90
on base of lens: 754640
on base of lens: 754640
FunctionThis lens was used in dark rooms to enlarge photos.
Curatorial RemarksThis large-scale darkroom lens was part of the "Borrowdale Future Foto" camera system that included lenses, tracks, and projectors designed to make images of up to 60 x 120 inches in one piece. See object 2014-1-0079.
ProvenanceLionel Spiro, Brookline, MA; Gift to CHSI, 2014.