Camera
Houghton-Butcher MFG Co. Ltd.
Category
Scientific instruments
Date
Unknown
Materials
Glass, Leather, Metal, Paper, Wood
Measurements
50 x 240 x 120 mm
Place of origin
London
Collection
59 Rodney Street, Merseyside
NT 966330
Summary
A large black leather cased folding camera with carrying handle to top, small black circular disc with red letters 'ENSIGN ENGLAND' to one side. Interior has a wooden film spool to one end and red paper label to inside of lift off section. Embossed makers name to back.
Marks and inscriptions
TO OBTAIN THE BEST RESULTS WITH THIS CAMERA ASK FOR A 3 1/4A ENSIGN ROLL FILM. BRITISH MADE (inside) MADE IN ENGLAND BY THE HOUGHTON-BUTCHER MFG CO LTD. LONDON (embossed to back)
Makers and roles
Houghton-Butcher MFG Co. Ltd., manufacturer