Historical information

This camera was donated along with a number of cameras and it is unknown what sort of camera it housed. Donated by a member of the Toleman family

Significance

This camera case is of little significance as an individual piece but has more when placed in the continuum of camera development over the 19th and 20th centuries.

Physical description

Tan leather case which would house a small camera with a small strap in same colour attached with studs at either side.The sides are reinforced with thick cardboard which is stitched to the middle section with thick cotton. The cardboard section is lined with majenta coloured fine velvet fabric It fastens with a tan coloured stud.

Inscriptions & markings

There is a name inside which has been covered with red ink making it unreadable.