Camera Obscura
Item
Creator
Unknown
Title
Camera Obscura
Description
This Camera Obscura, originally owned by Thomas Jefferson, represents what likely was a similar gift given to George Washington Parke Custis by Elizabeth Powel. Jefferson purchased this in Philadelphia for his daughters in 1793.
Date
1780-1793
Source
https://www.monticello.org/site/research-and-collections/camera-obscura
Contributor
Snyder, Samantha
Bibliographic Citation
"Camera Obscura," Thomas Jefferson Encyclopedia, Jefferson Foundation.
Linked resources
Filter by property
| Title | Alternate label | Class |
|---|---|---|
 Elizabeth Willing Powel to George Washington Parke Custis, 10 May 1788 |
Manuscript |