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Ensignette Folding Waistcoat Pocket Camera with Case, by Houghtons, London, c. 1907

Inventory Number 72894


Item type
Object
Makers
Houghtons
Provenance
purchased
Primary inscriptions
" "ensignette"/ made by Houghtons, Ltd London/ Patent 28464-1907-/ Ensign British Made"
Dimensions
Height: 50mm Width: 100mm Depth: 26mm Weight: 248g
Inventory No
72894
Accession Number
1978-1

Description

A black coated metal body with a lens plate which extends out on two metal guides, with a viewfinder in the top of the lens plate. The camera has a leather case which has a push fastening.