12 x 20 Folmer and Schwing *Complete restoration by Dave Hoyt in June 2001
William Folmer and William Schwing started making cameras in 1890. Between 1907 and 1917 the company changed hands and became the Folmer and Schwing Division of Eastman Kodak Company. It was during that period that this particular camera was manufactured. Often referred to as a "banquet" camera, it was used by professionals to photograph large groups of people. Fine grain film and enlargers were not yet common and the best alternative was a large negative that yielded a full size 12 x 20 inch contact print.
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