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  Boston Studio Camera

Manufacturer: American Optical Company
Location: New York
Date Mfg: c1890

The 11x14 Boston Imperial Camera is the same as an 11x14 Portrait camera, with the addition of an 8x10 carriage and an 8x10 holder, and is used to make two imperials on an 8x10 or 4-4 plate, using one 4-4 lens; two cards on a 5x8 plate, using one 1-2 size lens; two large panel pictures, 6x10 inches n size, can also be made, and regular work from 11x14 to 1-4 inclusive. All with Double Swing-back and Waterbury Holder.

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