Ansco Century of Progress
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Photos by Sylvain Halgand text by Sylvain Halgand. From the collection of TL. Last update 2023-10-27 par Sylvain Halgand.

Manufactured or assembled in USA from 1933 to 1933.
Index of rarity in France: Rare (among non-specialized garage sales)
Inventory number: 13053

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In 1933, from May to November, the "Century of Progress" exhibition took place in Chicago. This exhibition celebrated new technologies but also aimed to dispel the image of "Al Capone and Co" associated with Chicago. It received 39 million visitors.

Ansco manufactured this box camera specifically for this event.

Ansco Century of Progress



Ansco Century of Progress



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