60.82.17 a
Camera, box
1899 Approximate
Cyclone Box Camera. Material: leather, metal. Size: 5 1/4" W. x 7 1/8" L. x 8" H. Description: black leather over metal box - "Cyclone" model camera for use with glass plates - hidden access latch - tripod mounts on right side and bottom - view finders on top front and left side - front lens opening - leather strap handle mounted diagonally on top - interior space to hold three glass plates.
Brand made by Western Camera Mfg. Co., Chicago. Belonged to Frank Smith, donors' father. Has 3 plateholders that were stored in back compartment, #60.82.17b-d