Blair Camera Co.

 

Roller-Blind Shutter

 

 

fits 5x8 or 6½x8½ back

Date Introduced: - ; Years Manufactured: c.1890
Construction: roller-blind shutter that attaches to rear of camera in place of usual ground glass back - it contains its own ground glass viewer
Materials: mahogany body, black fabric blinds, nickeled brass hardware, French polish lacquer finish
Sizes Offered: at least to fit 5x8 or 6½x8½ size camera back
Notes: Large and heavier than the cameras that it services, it would seem to be a rather cumbersome way to avoid using a shutter on the lens.
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