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Tower Press Camera

Detailed Description

"4x5" enclosure camera with Rangefinder and Wollensak Raptar lens serial #A18388, 62 mm, 1950s-60s. Manufactured by Busch Optical Manufacturing Company, Chicago, Illinois (also known as Busch Precision Camera Corporation). The company was famous for its versatile press cameras which featured an optical finder. This folding bed view camera allowed lens board movement and professional flash photography.
Object ID: USGS-000275

Sources/Usage

Public Domain.