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plateholder

American  
[pleyt-hohl-der] / ˈpleɪtˌhoʊl dər /

noun

  1. a lightproof container for a photographic plate, loaded into the camera with the plate and having a slide that is removed before exposing.

Etymology

Origin of plateholder

First recorded in 1870–75; plate 1 + holder

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Large size bellows and plateholder, for plates up to 24×24 cm.

From Project Gutenberg

Photo-micrographic apparatus for use in horizontal and vertical position, having joint for inclination, large size bellows and plateholder.

From Project Gutenberg

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