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'''Spencer''' is a brand seen on some cameras originating from Chicago, Illinois, USA. It is one of the tangle of related brands such as [[Spartus]], [[Monarck Manufacturing Company|Monarck]], etc. located on W. Lake St. in the middle decades of the 20th century.
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'''Spencer''' is a brand seen on some cameras originating from Chicago, Illinois, USA. It is one of the tangle of related brands such as [[Spartus]], [[Monarck Manufacturing Company|Monarck]], etc. located on W. Lake St.<REF>In [http://www.flickr.com/photos/joeyharrison/585151094/ this 1947 ad for Spartus cameras], note "The Spencer Company" at 715 West Lake Street is listed as the manufacturer,  at the bottom of the page.</REF> in the middle decades of the 20th century.
  
 
A few cameras appeared under the Spencer brand:
 
A few cameras appeared under the Spencer brand:
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Spencer is a brand seen on some cameras originating from Chicago, Illinois, USA. It is one of the tangle of related brands such as Spartus, Monarck, etc. located on W. Lake St.[1] in the middle decades of the 20th century.

A few cameras appeared under the Spencer brand:

  • Spencer Full-Vue (this is not related to the Ensign Ful-Vue)
  • Flex-Master

Notes

  1. In this 1947 ad for Spartus cameras, note "The Spencer Company" at 715 West Lake Street is listed as the manufacturer, at the bottom of the page.