J F Shew & Co 1849 - 1920

industry:
Camera manufacturer
Nationality:
British
based:
City of London, London, Greater London, England, United Kingdom

Established in 1849, J.F. Shew is believed to have been in business until 1920. He was most well known for developing the popular side-strut designs, which were later copied by French makers. The company were located in Newman Street, London.

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