St. Olaf College 3D object collection ➔ Ole G. Felland's camera
Cameras
Usage: late 19th to early 20th century Single
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A view camera made of wood and metal, likely mahogany and brass, with "Rochester Optical Co. | THE IDEAL" engraved on the front. "Rapid Rectilinear | 6 1/2 x 8 1/2 [?]" is engraved near the lens, which has a cap with a dark blue velvet interior. Small cracks are visible in the lens, and the wood and bellows exhibit light wear.
A view camera made of wood and metal, likely mahogany and brass, with "Rochester Optical Co. | THE IDEAL" engraved on the front. "Rapid Rectilinear | 6 1/2 x 8 1/2 [?]" is engraved near the lens, which has a cap with a dark blue velvet interior. Small cracks are visible in the lens, and the wood and bellows exhibit light wear.
Archives Work Area ➔ 250J
277A
277A
This camera belonged to Ole G. Felland, a former history professor and librarian at Saint Olaf College. After purchasing this camera in 1886, Felland created an extensive collection of photographs. His daughter and a 1923 graduate of the College, Nordis Felland, donated his camera in 1982.
Felland, O. G., 1853-1938 (related)
Felland, Nordis Adelheid, 1901-1985 (donor)
Felland, Nordis Adelheid, 1901-1985 (donor)
Rochester Optical Co. (creator)
Photography
view cameras
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