J. L. Lewis, New York, NY; Burke & James, Inc., Chicago, IL
Professional View Camera
J.
L. Lewis Catalogue No. 8, c.1907, p. 20
Seneca Camera
Mfg. Co.
Competitor View Variation 1
Date Introduced: - ;
Years Manufactured: c. 1906-1910
Construction: back focus
via rack and pinion (two gear tracks on top of base rails);
double swing; reversing by removable back; three-piece lens board
Materials: mahogany
body, cherry base, polished and lacquered brass hardware, canvas case
Sizes Offered: 5x7,
6 ½x8 ½, 8x10
Notes: Professional
was one brand name that J.
L. Lewis used - in this case, for what appears to be a Seneca Camera
Mfg. Co.
Competitor Variation 1.,
that they apparently purchased for resale.
References:
National Cameras and Supplies, Catalogue No. 8,
J. L. Lewis (New York, NY), c. 1907,
pp. 20-21
Cameras and Supplies, Catalog No. 12,
J. L. Lewis (New York, NY), c. 1910, p. 15
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