An Ensign Midget Model 22 Camera,
Houghton
Category
Photographic technology
Date
1935
Materials
Metal alloy, Leather, Chrome, Plastic
Measurements
62 x 90 x 60 mm
Place of origin
London
Collection
Fox Talbot Museum, Wiltshire
NT 1525696.1
Summary
An Ensign Midget Model 22 Camera. The body is metal alloy and it has a out lens panel on a leather bellows. The lens panel is supported by four chrome struts. The lens panel has a strippen pattern and diagonally across is the label 'Ensign Midget' with in smaller lettering 'Model 22' in Art-Deco styling. Bellow the lens is a switch to choose I or T for the shutter. Image size is 3x4.5cm. On the inside body is stamped on each side of the frame 'English Prov Patent No 15568 1934'. The back-plate removes fully for film loading and attached to this plate is a hinged frame finder. There is a red winder to check film position. Inside is a label saying 'This Camera takes E10 Ensign Lukos Film' There is also a small metal backet which clips onto the body but the purpose is unclear.
Provenance
Donated to The Fox Talbot Museum on 27/08/2019 by R. Widdus.
Makers and roles
Houghton , manufacturer