Ansco Craftsman

Photos by Sylvain Halgand text by Sylvain Halgand. From the collection of Sylvain Halgand. Last update 2023-10-31 par Sylvain Halgand.

Manufactured or assembled in USA from (Circa) 1950 to (After) 1950.
Index of rarity in France: Rare (among non-specialized garage sales)
Inventory number: 1053

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Chronology of cameras Ansco

This camera had the rare feature of being sold as a kit. It was primarily intended to be a Christmas gift for children in 1950. It required a hammer, a screwdriver, and pliers to assemble.

Unassembled kits are scarce, while the assembled camera is very common in the United States. Inside, there is only one patent number.

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Patent Number 1,883,511

This patent was filed on January 4, 1932, and published on October 18, 1932. The inventor is C. Bornmann, and the applicant is Ansco Photoproducts, Inc, of New York. It pertains to the inner cone of a box.

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Sur Camera-wiki.org, suggested by Sylvain Halgand

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