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Blair Lucidograph, 1884-90
References and Patents

There are few advertisements and catalogue entries for the Lucidograph. The whole-plate format does not appear in catalogue references until sometime after 1887, when the company moved and renamed "The Blair Camera Company."

1886 Blair Lucidograph Camera reference.

1886 Blair catalogue listing.

1885 Blair Lucidograph Camera reference.

1885 advertisement for the Lucidograph by the Blair Tourograph and Dry Plate Company. Sizes through 5 x 8" were advertised. Note: The 5 x 8" (No.3) model selling for $29 in 1885 would be about $1,001 in year 2026 dollars.

1890 Oscar Foss reference for the Blair Lucidograph Camera.

1890 Oscar Foss catalogue reference. This camera image is identical to one appearing in the Blair Camera Co. catalogue.

Illustration from the 1887 patent submitted by Thomas Blair. The patent describes in detail the camera design, features, and benefits.

1887 Blair Lucidograph Camera patent.

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