1914 Wing 4x5 Prototype (sneak preview)
Rob's Most Wanted List
I am always on the hunt for interesting early wood cameras. Also see New Acquisitions at the bottom of this page.
American Optical Company:

E. & H.T. Anthony:

Blair Tourograph Company:

Rochester Optical Company:

Other fine wood cameras:

Ephemera & Images:


More Cameras!!!
(updated 12-2011)

Check back for posting of these cameras.
Henry Clay Jr

Centennial Camera

Knock-Down Camera

The American • the Midget Pocket Camera's detective case and tripod

Herzog • American sliding-box wet-plate • ambrotype and callotype • etc.

Early catalogues • advertising-promotion cards • uncut multi-image tintypes • Pearsall


An unexpected acquisition! I never thought it would happen and didn't think of including the camera on my "Most Wanted" list. This month one of two known 1914 Wing prototype 4x5 multiplying cameras made by Harvey (Simon Wing's son) found its way into the collection. These two examples were never marketed and are believed to be the last cameras made by the legendary Wing family.

And Sooner or later I'll get these cameras posted:

• Rochester Optical Midget Pocket Camera
• Palmer & Longking daguerrian camera
• Frank Pearsall's 1883 Compact Camera
• Anthony Climax Multiplying Camera (c1898)
• Anthony 4x5 Victor with rare EA combination lens
• Multiscope Al-Vista 5F convertable camera (the complete outfit!)
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