G. Gennert, New York, NY

Eton Camera

Date Introduced: - ; Years Manufactured: c. 1901-1904
Construction:  front focus via rack and pinion (gears internal to base) and rear focus via push-pull, reversible by removable back, double swing, three-piece lensboard
Materials:  mahogany, brass hardware
Sizes Offered: 5x7, 6.5x8.5, 8x10, 11x14
Notes: English compact style.  This camera is identical to the E. H.T. Anthony Compact (Late Style).  In fact, the engravings are also identical, except that the Anthony name has been replaced by Gennert.  This is another example of Gennert buying cameras to sell as their own.
References:
Catalogue of Photographic Apparatus and Supplies, G. Gennert (New York, NY), 1901, p. 61
Catalogue of Photographic Apparatus and Supplies, G. Gennert (New York, NY), 1903
Catalogue of Photographic Apparatus and Supplies, G. Gennert (New York, NY), 1904

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