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Ensign Box Brownie Camera
c. 1912 - 1925Subcollections
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 film.
Historical information
Details
Details
Registration number
cwa-org-202-HS2004.29
Item type
Domestic Objects
Material
Glass
Leather
Metal
Width
15 cm
Height or length
17.5000 cm
Depth
11.3000 cm
Inscriptions and markings
On the leather strap handle is embossed "Ensign".
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
Year
Primary significance criteria
Historic significance
Social or spiritual significance
Links to additional resources
Houghton-Butcher and Ensign Ltd ~ A Company History [www.photomemorabilia.co.uk]
A web page with information on the Ensign Box Camera
Last modified
Tuesday, 8 September, 2026
Completeness
Copyright and Reference
Copyright and Reference
Rights category
Date of creation +70 years
Attribution requirements
Courtesy of Katanning Historical Society.
Front view of Ensign Box Camera
Left side view of Ensign Box Camera
Parts of Ensign Box Camera
Top view of Ensign Box Camera
Back view of Ensign Box Camera
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