E. & H.T. Anthony

Novel View Camera, Variation 2

Date Introduced: April, 1882 ; Years Manufactured: 1882-c.1897
Construction: rear focus via push-pull; single or double swing; reversing by rotating bellows and back; plywood lensboard
Materials: mahogany body; cherry base; black fabric bellows; brass hardware
Sizes Offered: 4x5; 4.25x6.5; 5x8; 6.5x8.5; 8x10; in 1888, add 10x12; 11x14; 14x17; 17x20; 18x22
Notes:  This later model of the Novel does away with the handsome but expensive contouring of the ground glass frame.  In 1888, the Novel is no longer offered in sizes smaller than 10x12 - the smaller sizes were replaced by the lighter weight and numerous Novelette models
References:
Haworth Catalog, 1884, p. 26
Amateur Photographic Equipments & Materials, E. & H.T. Anthony & Co., New York, NY, May 1885, pp. 11-13
J.W. Queen & Co. Catalog, 1886, pp. 52-53
W.D. Gatchel Catalog, 1888, p. 23-24;
The International Annual Anthony's Photographic Bulletin, Vol. III, 1890-1891, p. 101
Photographic Material, Catalogue O & P, James W. Queen & Co. (Philadelphia, PA), 1891, p. 40-41
Thos. H. McCollin & Co. (Philadelphia, PA) Catalog, c. 1897, p. 40

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