Camera [Seneca Black Beauty]
Maker and role
Seneca Camera Company, Manufacturer
Production date
1910
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Object detail
Accession number
1978.792
Maker
Description
Black Beauty 4" x 5" plate camera. Rapid rectilinear lens between lens shutter. These were made between 1900-1924.
black except some nicely chrome plated metal parts. The body is covered with black leather. Even the housing of the little turnable reflecting type viewfinder was lacquered carefully in black.
black except some nicely chrome plated metal parts. The body is covered with black leather. Even the housing of the little turnable reflecting type viewfinder was lacquered carefully in black.
Marks
REGNO Engraved
Wollensak Optical Co. / ROCHESTER. N.Y. / U.S.A. Maker's Mark
Wollensak Optical Co. / ROCHESTER. N.Y. / U.S.A. Maker's Mark
Credit Line
Seneca Camera Company. 1910. Camera [Seneca Black Beauty], 1978.792. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).
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