Ansco Folding Ansco No.1

Produced by Ansco from 1924 to 1928, the Folding Ansco No.1 is an early and relatively simple 35mm camera. Designed as a folding bellows camera, it aimed to bring the emerging 35mm format to a wider consumer market with a compact, portable design. Utilizing 135 film cartridges, it featured basic functionality typical of its era, including a simple lens and shutter system, likely catering to amateur photographers seeking an affordable and portable option rather than delivering significant technical innovation or superior image quality for the time.