American Optical Co., Scovill & Adams Co., props.

Star View Camera with Flammang Revolving Back

Date Introduced: - ; Years Manufactured: c.1890
Construction: front focus via rack and pinion (single gear track on top of middle base rail); single or double swing; reversing by patent revolving back; three-piece lensboard
Materials: mahogany body; mahogany base; brass hardware
Sizes Offered: #110=4x5; #111=4.25x5.5; #112=4.25x6.5; #113=5x7; #114=5x8; #115=6.5x8.5; #116=8x10; 117=11x14
Notes: Similar to the Star model, except for some slight differences in the metal front standard rods and the patented revolving back.   This variation is apparently not featured in any catalogs.
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