plateholder

[ pleyt-hohl-der ]

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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of plateholder¹

First recorded in 1870–75; plate ¹ + holder

Example Sentences

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