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  Acme Standard Portrait Camera by Scovill Mfg. Co.

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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