PINHOLE CAMERA.
As nothing special, neither paper, glass negative, nor developer, was used, this process of pinhole photography deserves special mention. It might often be of considerable use in emergencies that sometimes will present themselves to the photographer.
The special novelty that presents itself is the use of paper instead of glass for the negative, as paper can be cut to fit any size or shape of box. The brand of paper employed is slow paper.
A PHOTOGRAPHIC NECKTIE.
FIGS. 1 AND 2.—PHOTOGRAPHIC NECKTIE—FRONT AND BACK VIEW.
This ingenious apparatus is a French invention. The general appearance of the necktie is seen in our second [engraving], the first figure showing the back of it. The metallic camera is flat and very light, and is hidden under the vest. The interior mechanism comprises six small frames which are capable of passing in succession before the objective. These frames each hold a sensitized plate or film. The necktie having been adjusted, the shutter is set by a pull upon the button, A, which passes under the vest. In order to change the plate it is necessary to turn from left to right the button, B, which has been introduced into the buttonhole of the vest and which simulates a button of that garment. The frames are attached to a link chain, something like an ordinary bicycle chain, which is operated by the button. In order to open the shutter it is only necessary to press the rubber bulb, which may be placed in the pocket. The shutter is tripped pneumatically by means of the bulb and tube. In order to change the plates it is only necessary to turn the small springs, G G G. The sensitized plates or films are put in the frames, and the springs are turned back to their former position. The lens is, of course, concealed in the scarf pin.