The "Enjalbert" Camera was invented by E. Enjalbert in Paris and patented in 1880. It was sold in England through Marion & company in circa 1882. Marion renamed the camera after the inventor. In France the camera was sold under the name of "Le Touriste". It was an early magazine camera made of walnut or mahogany with brass trimmings. This camera featured a novel mechanism for an eight plate magazine back.
Made in three sizes:
No. 1 - 6 1/2 x 4 3/4 inch - £10
No. 2 - 8 1/2 x 6 1/2 inch - £10 10s
No. 3 - 8 x 10 inch - £15 10s
Also sold as an outfit including trays, chemicals and accessories, etc.
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Photo courtesy of Annuaire Web France Wall paper.
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