Tripod
Date1950
Mediumleather, metal
Dimensionsfolded: 17 1/2 × 8 × 2 in. (44.5 × 20.3 × 5.1 cm)
ClassificationsTools, Implements & Weights
Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, gift of Mrs. Robert Gray
Object numberPC1987.50.1.A
DescriptionThis mid-century camera tripod features three black metal legs that taper slightly and are capped with pointed metal feet for stability. The tripod's head is silver-colored metal with a textured adjustment knob and a small green component, possibly a leveling aid or friction pad. A crank mechanism allows for precise movement and positioning. Included with the tripod is a dark brown leather carrying case, designed to protect and transport the equipment. Tripods like this were essential for photographers, surveyors, and filmmakers, providing a stable base for cameras and optical instruments.On View
Not on viewTerms
October 1993
ca. 1994
1989
April 19, 1954
