The Acme Standard Portrait Camera was manufactured by Scovill Mfg. Company's New Haven factory in circa 1890. Offered at lower prices due to higher manufacturing quantities but still at a high workmanship quality, second only to the American Optical extra quality cameras. Constructed of a polished wood frame with rubber bellows, swing ground glass and reversible holder. Either solid glass corner or rabbeted dry plate holders were supplied with this camera. Available in sizes 3 1/4 x 4 1/4, 4 1/4 x 5 1/2, 6 1/2 x 8 1/2, 8 x 10, 10 x 12, 11 x 14, and 14 x 17.
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