Summary
Pony Premo No. 3 folding view camera with a Bausch & Lomb lens f8 and pneumatic shutter release, manufactured by the Rochester Optical Co., New York State, U.S.A, circa 1890.
Encased in wood and leatherette cover 8.25cm. by 10.8cm., 3 d/d slides, The Pony Premo was designed for the amateur photographer. It was a light weight, compact camera, easy to carry when closed. It took photographs on 4 x 5 inch glass plates. The camera was considered good quality at a reasonable price in its day.
Physical Description
Folding view camera with mahogany casing covered in black leather and red leather bellows. Drop front which acts as a sliding bed for the lens plate when open. The back of the camera also opens to expose a focusing screen.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Dr Lewis John Balfour, May 1966
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Manufacturer
Rochester Optical Company, United States of America, circa 1890
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Overall Dimensions
160 mm (Width), 120 mm (Depth), 160 mm (Height)
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