Size: 6.25" x 2.5"
Appeared in 1892 edition of Scribner's Magazine

Originality and condition: This is an original magazine advertisement – not a reproduction. It was carefully removed from an antique publication and may show slight age‑related toning. Please view all photos and enlarge them for inspection.

Packaging and care: Your ad will be shipped flat, placed in a protective acid‑free sleeve with a sturdy backing and packed securely to prevent bending.

This original vintage ad makes a unique historical collectible and is ideal for framing or display.

An antique Scovill & Adams Improved Waterbury Detective Camera, a pioneering piece of photography history. This camera was advertised as the only Detective Camera well-adapted for taking views as well as for instantaneous photographs, making it a significant innovation for its time. Ideal for collectors of vintage cameras or historical photography enthusiasts.

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