Mendel, Charles

Region: France    Period: 1890–1930    Occupation: Publisher / Instrument maker  
Charles François Mendel
* 1 March 1858, Paris, France    28 July 1917, Paris, France

Charles Mendel was an author, publisher, and manufacturer of photographic equipment. He was a populariser of photography and wrote several publications aimed at beginner photographers. In addition, he published photography-related works by other authors.

Mendel's company also produced conventional cameras and stereo cameras. It designed at least one stereoscope that was marketed under the name Charles Mendel Stéréoscope.

Related items: Charles Mendel Stéréoscope  Stereo camera

Company addresses:

Charles Mendel
78, Rue d’Assas, Paris
1886  –1889
118, Rue d’Assas, Paris
1889  – 

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Published: 14-06-2026