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Galter Products was a Chicago, USA company formed in 1950 by Jack Galter, formerly president of [[Spartus]]. Almost all the models from this firm seem to be continuations of earlier Spartus cameras, which in turn had often originated with '''Utility Manufacturing Company''' of New York. These included the [[Spartus Press Flash]] and different versions of the [[Falcon Miniature]]. The names '''Majestic''', '''Pickwik''' and '''Regal''' were used on different models.<REF>{{McKeown12}} Pages 335-336.</REF> | Galter Products was a Chicago, USA company formed in 1950 by Jack Galter, formerly president of [[Spartus]]. Almost all the models from this firm seem to be continuations of earlier Spartus cameras, which in turn had often originated with '''Utility Manufacturing Company''' of New York. These included the [[Spartus Press Flash]] and different versions of the [[Falcon Miniature]]. The names '''Majestic''', '''Pickwik''' and '''Regal''' were used on different models.<REF>{{McKeown12}} Pages 335-336.</REF> | ||
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Galter Products was a Chicago, USA company formed in 1950 by Jack Galter, formerly president of Spartus. Almost all the models from this firm seem to be continuations of earlier Spartus cameras, which in turn had often originated with Utility Manufacturing Company of New York. These included the Spartus Press Flash and different versions of the Falcon Miniature. The names Majestic, Pickwik and Regal were used on different models.[1]
Notes
- ↑ McKeown, James M. and Joan C. McKeown's Price Guide to Antique and Classic Cameras, 12th Edition, 2005-2006. USA, Centennial Photo Service, 2004. ISBN 0-931838-40-1 (hardcover). ISBN 0-931838-41-X (softcover). Pages 335-336.
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| Majestic box camera image by John Kratz (Image rights) |
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| Spartus 120 box camera, Galter branding image by robertlhinson (Image rights) |
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