Cameras
by Maxfield ParrishMAXFIELD PARRISH ADLAKE CAMERA POSTER 1897
The Adlake CameraThe Adlake Camera dates back in 1897, manufactured by the Adams & Westlake Company of Chicago, Illinois USA. The characteristic of this camera is that it employs a unique and patented method of providing daylight loading of 4 by 5 inch glass plates. During the Golden Age of Illustration, Maxfield Parrish's ""beautiful settings and charming figures"" enchanted the American public. His work includes immense murals in office buildings and hotels, magazine covers, and advertisements as well as his book illustrations.
