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[EARLY PHOTOGRAPHY]. A group of 2 reversible back cameras produced by the Blair Camera Co., Boston, MA, ca 1888-1889.
Estimate: $400-$600
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$600
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American Historical Ephemera and Early Photography
Description

[EARLY PHOTOGRAPHY]. A group of 2 reversible back cameras produced by the Blair Camera Co., Boston, MA, ca 1888-1889.



Improved Reversible Back camera, factory modified, 6 1/2 x 8 1/2 in. Eastman interchangeable back. The brass lens is marked "Mullett Bros., Rapid Rectilinear / 6 1/2 x 8 1/2 No. 2 / No. 3561." 12 1/2 x 12 x 10 in. when fully extended. Accompanied by canvas carrying case, 13 x 12 1/2 x 8 in.

[With:] English Compact Reversible Back camera, 6 1/2 x 8 1/2 in. The lens is marked "The Blair Camera Co., Sole Agents." 12 x 11 x 10 in. when fully extended.


Collection of Richard Levinson

Condition
Some surface wear to each camera, consistent with age and use. English Compact Reversible Back camera with some wear to bellows.