Camera lenses and box camera found in the workshop of George W. Fitz, Peconic, New York.
3 unmarked lenses, including example with diaphragm similar to early French cameras, ca 1840s-1850s. 2 large lenses height approx. 5 1/2 in., small lens height approx. 2 1/4 in.
[With:] A. Laverne / Geo. Bryant Co. lens, ca 1870s-1880s or later. Engraved "A. Laverne Paris / Geo. Bryant Co. / Sole Agent Boston Mass." Height approx. 3 in.
[With:] Darlot "Hemispherique Rapide No. 2" lens, ca 1880s -1900. Engraved, "Darlot / Paris" and "B.F. & Co." Height approx. 2 3/8 in.
[Also with:] 7 1/4 x 9 3/4 x 9 3/4 in. box camera, ca 1870s-1880s or later (minor crack on one side of camera, some surface wear and soiling). -- 3 sheet film holders, each approx. 6 3/4 x 10 in., (surface wear/damage and soiling).
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
