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noun
One of a series of 48 photographs (similar to photo booth photos) taken using a Polyfoto camera, which used a single glass plate negative, the operator turning a handle on the side to take each exposure and also move the plate.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: UK, obsolete
Topics: arts, hobbies, lifestyle, photography
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verb
To take such a series of photographs.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: UK, obsolete
Topics: arts, hobbies, lifestyle, photography
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History
Originally Polyfoto (“a commercial venture”), from poly- and photo.
