Historical information
Actiergesellschaft fur Anilinfabrikation was founded as a dye company in 1867 at Rummelsburger See near Berlin and evolved to become the AGFA film company.
Physical description
Thick dark brown glass rectangular shaped bottle with text and trademark embossed onto the glass
Inscriptions & markings
Trademark consists of a bear 'rampant' over a shield. 'ACTIERGESELLSCHAFT FUR ANILINFABRIKATION BERLIN S. O.' contained in a cartouche on the side of the bottle. Translation 'Corporation for Aniline Manufacture'.
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References
- AGFA History The Early Years - 1867: AGFA, it all began with color In 1867, a colour dye factory was established at the Rummelsburger See near Berlin. In 1873, it was registered as the 'Aktien-Gesellschaft für Anilin-Fabrikation', AGFA.
