The Century Camera, Model No. 14 was manufactured by the Century Camera Company from approximately 1900 to 1902. Constructed of mahogany with dovetail workmanship and covered in black leather. Polished mahogany bed with piano hinge for stability. The brass hardware is highly polished and lacquered. This high quality made camera featured rack and pinion focusing and a rising and falling front. The camera is fitted with a Century rapid convertible lens and a Century Automatic, No. 1 shutter which operates instantaneous, time and bulb exposures. A reversible back with automatic screen ad wooden panel and a swing back and swing bed are provided. A brass bound, hooded and reversible three lens brilliant finder is provided for vertical or horizontal images. Made in a 4 x 5 inch or a 5 x 7 inch size. Originally priced at $22 and $29 respectively.

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