Debrie's "Le Parvo" Motion Picture Camera, circa 1908

THF161862 / Debrie's "Le Parvo" Motion Picture Camera, circa 1908
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Artifact Overview

Artifact Details

Artifact

Motion-picture camera

Date Made

circa 1908

Place of Creation

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

60.23.2

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Brass (Alloy)
Chromium
Glass (Material)
Iron alloy
Leather
Wood (Plant Material)

Dimensions

Height: 11 in
Width: 8 in
Length: 11.5 in

Inscriptions

gauge: ESTABLISSEMENTS ANDRE DEBRIE / PARIS / PARVO
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