The Folding Gem Poco Camera was by manufactured by Rochester Camera Mfg. Co. from approximately 1895 to 1907. Designed and advertised as an eteremely compact camera for cyclists. It was constructed of mahogany wood covered in seal grain leather. The lens and shutter was built into a highly polished wood front. I contained a high quality red leather bellows and polished brass hardware. The camera made exposures on 4 x 5 inch plates.

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