Hemdé

Also known as: Sorel

Region: France    Period: 1890–1930    Occupation: Instrument maker  

Hemdé was a trademark for photographic accessories and stereoscopes. The company behind the brand was founded by Maurice Delécaille around 1902. In 1907, Delécaille entered into collaboration with Paul Sorel. In the same year, they patented, together with Émile Cuny, a mechanism for a tray-based stereoscope. The stereoscope was marketed under the Hemdé brand but was most likely manufactured by Cuny.

From 1910 onward, Sorel continued the business and the Hemdé trademark independently. After his early death in 1913, the company’s activities were continued by his widow, Rose Dejonghe.

Related items: Cuny, Émile  Stéréo-Classeur Hemdé

People:

Maurice Henri Louis Delécaille
* 30 May 1859, Lille, France   † 11 June 1917, Vincennes, FrancePaul Alphonse Émile Sorel
* 17 October 1876, Arras, France   † 3 February 1913, Lille, FranceRose Octavie Dejonghe
* 21 October 1882, Lille, France   † 15 May 1949, Beuvry, France

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