Antique Empire State Field Camera - Rochester Optical Co, Brass Lens
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Antique Empire State field camera made by Rochester Optical Co. of Rochester, New York around 1897 to 1898. Includes its original Bausch & Lomb Victor brass lens and shutter with a retailer plate from L. Black & Co. in Detroit, Michigan, one of the city’s early photographic dealers. Constructed of mahogany with brass fittings and black bellows. A rare, well preserved example of late 19th century American camera craftsmanship, ideal for collectors or display.
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Antique Empire State field camera made by Rochester Optical Co. of Rochester, New York around 1897 to 1898. Includes its original Bausch & Lomb Victor brass lens and shutter with a retailer plate from L. Black & Co. in Detroit, Michigan, one of the city’s early photographic dealers. Constructed of mahogany with brass fittings and black bellows. A rare, well preserved example of late 19th century American camera craftsmanship, ideal for collectors or display.
