Hanau, Eugène

Region: France    Period: 1850–1890 / 1890–1930    Occupation: Instrument maker / Publisher  

Eugène Hanau was a manufacturer of cameras and a publisher of stereoviews. In 1879, he acquired the publishing business of Jules Marinier. Hanau produced both conventional cameras and stereo cameras. From 1901, the business continued under the name E. Hanau et fils.

Hanau used the initials E. H. when publishing stereoviews. The reversed initials, H. E., are also thought to refer to Hanau and have been identified on stereoscopes sold by the company.

Related items: Marinier, Jules  Stereo camera

Company addresses:

Eugène Hanau
18, Rue du Faubourg Saint-Martin, Paris
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27, Boulevard de Strasbourg, Paris
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Published: 26-05-2026