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ROCHESTER
| In 1891 the Rochester Camera Mfg. Co. was founded by H. B. Carlton, the brother of Rochester Optical's founder W. F. Carlton. Later it became the Rochester Camera and Supply Co. In 1899 it joined the new group Rochester Optical and Camera Co. which was taken over by Kodak in 1903. Read more about Rochester at Camerapedia |
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| Description |
Folding
field camera. Polished wood. Brass fittings. |
| Year |
c1893-1914 |
| Film Size |
5X7 |
| Value |
$175 - $250 |
| Acquired |
January 29, 2000. Purchased
at Looking Glass Antique Mall in Lewisville, TX for $600 with tripod. |
| Sample Photos |
Currently untested |
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Cycle
Poco |
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| Description |
Patents
on camera are February 6, 1900 and July 23, 1901, folding-bed
plate, leather covered wood body, nicely
finished wood interior and maroon bellows. Band around lens reads 4X5 rapid rectilinear. |
| Year |
Unknown |
| Film Size |
4X5 |
| Value |
Unknown |
| Acquired |
November 29, 2000. Gift
from a friend. |
| Sample Photos |
Currently untested |
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