G. Gennert, Rochester, New York, NY
Oxford Camera
Catalogue of Photographic Apparatus and Supplies,
G. Gennert (New
York, NY), 1901, p. 59
8 x 10
Stamps on top of the
platform/bed:
"G. Gennert Manufacturer New York"
"2484" (digits stamped separately - probably a serial number)
Stamp on two places on top
of the middle of the platform/bed: "108", an assembly number
Stamps on top of the ground
glass frame:
"Patented 1881"
"Pat. May 7, 1889" (this probably refers to Erastus Barker's patent No.
402711 for a camera having a spring back)
Date Introduced: - ;
Years Manufactured: c. 1896-1903 This model is not present in Gennert
Catalog 1904. The lens board rim is only 1/8"
thick, unusual for a camera this size. Gennert
cameras were finished in a light orange colored lacquer, which the
camera above has retained having been stored in a case. All three of the Gennert cameras: the Oxford Camera LP416, the
Brighton Camera LP524 and the Nancy Hanks Camera LP788 came with canvas
cases. All of said cases have a similar style, in that the top is hinged
on one side, then has a small overhanging flap on two sides, and a large
flap on the front. Since they were obtained from different sources, we
can safely assume that these are the original cases that were provided
by Gennert along with the cameras. References:
Construction: front focus
via rack and pinion (two gear tracks on top of base); double
swing; reversing by removable back; short front base
extension; spring back
Materials: mahogany body; cherry
base; leather bellows; brass hardware; French polish
finish
Sizes Offered: 6 ½x8 ½, 8x10
Notes:
Photo Beacon Vol. VIII No. 7, The Beacon
Publishing Co. (Chicago, IL) July 1896, glued
in G. Gennert page No. 3 (As The Nancy Hanks)
Catalogue of Photographic Apparatus and Supplies,
G. Gennert (New
York, NY), 1901, p. 59
Catalogue of Photographic Apparatus and Supplies,
G. Gennert (New
York, NY), 1903
