Ansco's Vest Pocket camera was manufactured in circa 1913. constructed of metal. It was a compact design able to fit in a pocket. The camera was designed with a struts to extend the bellows and lock into position for taking photos 8 foot to infinity. It was capable of capturing six 2 1/4 x 3 1/4 inch exposures on Ansco No. 4A roll film. It was fitted with a fixed focus menicus lens and an instantaneous and time shutter operated by finger release including bulb. It also featured a brilliant finder for vertical or horizontal pictures. The Ansco's Vest Pocket camera complete with case was priced around $7.50 USD.

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