E. & H.T. Anthony Company Camera
1884-1898

One of a kind historic camera. In excellent condition. Stands approximately 3 ft. high. 

$2,500  SOLD

**I have not been able to identify which type of camera this is. The camera is located at my shop Emporium Antiques in Frederick, Maryland. the camera can be viewed here. This camera can not be shipped. 

E. & H.T. Anthony

Edward Anthony was a civil engineer with formal scientific training at Columbia. He was interested in photography and so he purchased lessons from Samuel F.B Morse. Anthony, now equipped with this new pioneering skill, became an expert in daguerreotype photography. 

In 1842, E. Anthony opened his Daguerreotype gallery in New York. He established an association with a series of partners and became well know in New York for his daguerreotype gallery. In one of his photographic pursuits, he began to survey the northeast boundary of the united states. Some of these early early photos are credited as the first used by the US government to assist in the Webster-Ashburn treaty of 1842, which established the boundary between Maine and Quebec.

In 1847 he opened a separate shop devoted exclusively to photographic supplies. Sales grew rapidly and he ceased operations in his daguerrotypist gallery.

In 1850, competition increased due to the introduction of a new type of silver plate manufacturing by Scovill and by the Paris firm Charles Christofle. This drove Anthony to start the production of daguerreotype cases, camera boxes, and photographic chemicals. Additionally, Anthony sent a representative Samuel Holmes with an assistant on a tour of major inland cities east of the Mississippi, as far as St. Louis. This marketing campaign proved quite successful. 

By 1852, The business expanded enough and Edward took on two silent partners. His Brother Henry T. Anthony joined. Henry also had a background in civil engineering and also banking. The other partner was a financier. 

In 1859, Anthony launched the sale of stereoscopic view cards, along with photographic albums, gallery furniture and backdrops. 

In 1862, the firm’s name was changed to E. & H.T. Anthony to recognize his brother’s contribution. 

In, 1870 the company began manufacturing cameras.

In 1883, E. & H.T. ANTHONY produced the first commercially manufactured hand instantaneous camera, called the Schmidt Patent Detective Camera, in America. 

In 1902, E. & H.T. Anthony merged with the Scovill and Adams Company.

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