The Henry Fitz Jr. Archive of Photographic History

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H.G. Fitz, Jr. Cassegrain Reflector. New York, 1838.

H.G. Fitz, Jr. Cassegrain Reflector. New York, 1838.

Diameter 7 1/2 in., body tube length 35 1/4 in.
Lacking stand.
Engraved "Cassegrain Reflector / Made By / H. Fitz. Jr. / New-York. / 1838."

Provenance:

Henry Fitz (1808-1863)

Julia Ann Wells Fitz (1814-1892)

George Wells Fitz (1860-1934)

Barbara Fitz Switzer (1904-1991)

Thence by descent to the present owner

This lot is located in Cincinnati.

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H.G. Fitz, Jr. Cassegrain Reflector. New York, 1838.

Diameter 7 1/2 in., body tube length 35 1/4 in.
Lacking stand.
Engraved "Cassegrain Reflector / Made By / H. Fitz. Jr. / New-York. / 1838."

Provenance:

Henry Fitz (1808-1863)

Julia Ann Wells Fitz (1814-1892)

George Wells Fitz (1860-1934)

Barbara Fitz Switzer (1904-1991)

Thence by descent to the present owner

This lot is located in Cincinnati.

The Henry Fitz Jr. Archive of Photographic History

H.G. Fitz, Jr. Cassegrain Reflector. New York, 1838.

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