Name/Title
Press Camera: B&JEntry/Object ID
44.25Description
B&J Field Camera. Material: metal, leather, rubber. Size: 7" x 7" x 3" (closed case). 1) The first image showcases a vintage box camera case, featuring a black exterior with a textured surface, accented by a metallic circular emblem displayed on its front side, which bears the initials "B&J" inscribed within concentric rings. On the side, a black strap is attached. 2) The second image shows the open case of a large format camera with a bellows extending from the body, featuring a lens on the front and metalwork around the lens area; a label reading "B&J Press" is visible, indicating it is a product of Burke & James Inc., a company based in Chicago, Illinois; the camera is black with metal accents resting on four rubber grommet feet for stability. 3) The third image shows the same vintage large format camera from a different view with a bellows design and a ground glass focusing screen. Its body displays metal and leather-like materials, with the front standard housing the lens and a viewfinder mounted on top. The accordion-style bellows connect the front to the rear, which is equipped with a grid-marked focusing screen for precise image composition and focus. 4) Camera components and accessories include: lenses and a solenoid Graflex flash synchronizer, Polaroid Land film holder, Graphic film pack adaptor, Riteway film holder (Telsa), Lisco film holder (Telsa), Tripod bubble leveler, square wooden lens holder, plastic lens holder, lens rubber rings, Kodak lens cleaning paper, and tripod hardware clamps, etc.Context
Camera owned and used by L. Carl Caya (born in Olivia, MN), spouse, Betty Lewis, daughter of Louie Lewis, and father of donor Thom Caya. Obituary: L. Carl Caya, 80, of Waseca, died Friday, April 28, 2006, at Immanuel St. Joseph’s Hospital in Mankato. Memorial services are 11 a.m. Monday May 8 at St. John Lutheran Church in Waseca, with burial in Woodville Cemetery in Waseca. Visitation is 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday at Kinder-Dennis Home for Funerals in Waseca and one hour before services Monday at the church.Cataloged By
PfenMade/Created
Manufacturer
Burke & JamesDate made
circa 1941Lexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
Camera, PressNomenclature Primary Object Term
CameraNomenclature Sub-Class
Camera EquipmentNomenclature Class
Photographic T&ENomenclature Category
Category 06: Tools & Equipment for CommunicationCreate Date
March 24, 2026Update Date
July 27, 2026
