Ensign Box Camera

c. 1930 - 1939
Overview

A rectangular box camera with a leather strap for a handle on the top. The view finder is on the top of the box to the left of the strap and there is also a side viewfinder on the right side of the box as well as the winder and sliding clips to open the camera to remove the plate.

Historical information
Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-202-HS2004.29
Item type
Domestic Objects
Material
Leather
Metal
Width
15 cm
Height or length
17.5000 cm
Depth
11.3000 cm
Inscriptions and markings

On a black circular label on the front of the camera around the outer edge of the label in white lettering is "MADE BY HOUGHTONS Ltd. LONDON", in the centre of the circle is a flag and inside the flag is "ENSIGN", above the flag is "BRITISH" and below is "MADE".

Place made
London, United Kingdom
Primary significance criteria
Historic significance
Social or spiritual significance
Last modified
Friday, 28 August, 2026
Completeness
100
Permissions

Please contact the Katanning Historical Society for reproduction of image.

Attribution requirements

Courtesy of Katanning Historical Society.

Katanning Historical Society

Katanning Historical Society

Front view of Ensign Box Camera
Front view of Ensign Box Camera
Left side view of Ensign Box Camera
Left side view of Ensign Box Camera
Parts of Ensign Box Camera
Parts of Ensign Box Camera
Top view of Ensign Box Camera
Top view of Ensign Box Camera
Back view of Ensign Box Camera
Back view of Ensign Box Camera

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