Ilex Optical Company 1910

occupation:
Camera manufacturer
Nationality:
American
born in:
Rochester, Monroe county, New York state, United States

Formed when two Bausch & Lomb designers, Rudolph Klein and Theodor Brueck left to form their own business. Originally called Ilex, then in 1911 Ilex Manufacturing Company, and between 1912-16 Ilex Optical Company.