Description: Note: Please study the images carefully to determine the condition of this vintage photograph, as it may not be in perfect condition. It may contain wrinkles, cracks, and possibly even tears due to its age and how it was handled before it got to us. A scanner may interpret colors and contrast differently than human eyes will, so it is possible that the actual photograph may be slightly darker or lighter in person. This vintage photograph is offered for sale as a collectible item and conveys no transfer of copyright. 1940 Press Photo Charles Smiley & Arthur Hoag with Schwarzchild camera This is an original press photo. cameras - Providence, Rhode Island - Professor Charles H. Smiley, of Brown University, left, and a Brown student, Arthur A. Hoag, of Barrington, Rhode Island, are pictured with this unique instrument, known as a Schwarzchild camera, which they'll take with them on an expedition to Quixeramobim, Brazil, where they'll photograph the total eclipse of the sun on October 1st, 1940. This is the first camera of its kind ever to be used for eclipse photography. Professor Smiley hopes to get pictures of the zodiacal light around the sun during the eclipse. Astronomers have been unable to catch the zodiacal light with other types of camerasPhoto measures 6.5 x 8.75inches. Photo is dated 08-25-1940. PHOTO FRONT PHOTO BACK Historic Images Part Number: piw12895 Sell Smarter with Kyozou.Inventory and Ecommerce Management
Price: 19.99 USD
Location: Memphis, Tennessee
End Time: 2024-09-20T08:01:44.000Z
Shipping Cost: 4.99 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
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Type: Photograph
Color: Black & White
Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
Features: Press Photograph
Signed: No
Year of Production: 1940
Photo Dimensions (in.): 6.5 x 8.75 in.
Theme: Science
Vintage: Yes
Unit of Sale: Single Piece
Material: Paper
SKU: piw12895
Orientation: Portrait
