Blair Hawk-Eye Detective, c.1891 by Blair Camera Company, Boston, Mass. Original wood finish, and brass hardware.
The Hawk-Eye Detective Camera was a continuation of the same camera originally made by The Boston Camera Company from c.1888-90. Blair acquired The Boston Camera Company in 1890. It is unclear whether this camera is pre 1891 or post 1891. Wet plate camera for 4x5 images.