Blair Tourograph & Dry Plate Co.

Utility Camera Variation, Front and Back Focus

5x8

Date Introduced: - ; Years Manufactured: c.1890
Construction: front and rear focus via push-pull, three-piece lensboard, reversible by second tripod mount (covered by patch)
Materials: mahogany body, cherry base , nickel plated hardware
Sizes Offered: at least 5x8
Notes: This is a problematical camera, as many Blair cameras are.  It's base profile (L-shaped) is the same as the L.M. Prince & Bro. Improved Utility.  However, the spring hardware is the same as other Blair cameras (e.g., Blair Roller Blind Shutter, and this camera came with two plateholders marked with Blair patent dates.  It may be a variation of the Blair Utility Camera, although the utility camera usually seem to have the L-shaped base.
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