The Capitol 120 camera was sold by the Metropolitan Industries company of Chicago Illinois, in circa 1930. It was a simple box camera constructed of metal with a decorative faceplate depicting the Capitol building dome. It was fitted with a simple meniscus lens and instantaneous shutter. There were two version made, one with a silver faceplate and black letters adn the other with a black background with white letters. This camera captured 6 x 9 cm sized exposures on number 120 roll film.

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