Seneca Camera Mfg. Co., Rochester, NY

 

Seneca View Camera Variation 1

 

5 x 7
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6½ x 8½
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Date Introduced: - ; Years Manufactured: c. 1895-1900(?)
Construction: front and back focus via rack and pinion (two gear tracks on top of the base rails); double swing; reversing by removable back; 
Materials:  mahogany body, cherry base, red leather bellows
Sizes Offered: at least 6½x8½
Notes:

The upper example camera has no label or markings, save an assembly no. 4 on the inside of the removable back.

The lower example camera has a celluloid label marked "Seneca Camera Mfg. Co.  Rochester, NY".  It has not so far been found illustrated in any catalog.

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