Name/Title
CameraDescription
Camera is in two parts. Inside section is a fillm magazine in black metal. Camera body is red metal. Has a carrying strap on top. Backdrops by lifting a clasp at top. Ornage colored viewer in back to show which from is exposed. Front of the camera body is detachable. Film advance know is on the right side as is shutter release. Top and right side have viewing port to frame photographs.
Leather strap stmped "BROWNIE iNSIDE BACK COVER IS LETTERING "No 2
BROWNIE/MODEL F/ MADE IN USA BY/EASTMAN KODAK CO./ROCHESTER N.Y. PATENTED IN USA"
This accession include carrying case for above camera-red exterior outside grained to resemble leather. Silver clpasp inscribed "Brownie" The inside clothe like lining in a gold color. Two interior sections, one for camera and one for operators manual. Inside carrying case stamped "CARRYING CASE/FOR BROWNIE/CAMERA NO. 2/ MADE IN USA BY/EASTMAN kODAK../ROCHESTER N.Y.'
This accessioned as 1981.012.002
Owners manual illustrated 37 pages explaining use and results obtainable with Brownie camera. Black print on white slick paper. Dated January 1928
fRONT cOVER "pICTURE TAKING WITH THE nOS. 2 AND 2a Browning Cameras/ EASTMAN KOKAK COMPANYrOCHESTER NY USA.
Accessioned as 1981.013.003Collection
Donald H. StonerAcquisition
Accession
1981.013Source or Donor
Stoner, Donald H.Acquisition Method
DonationMade/Created
Date made
1928Notes
Early Date: 1928Create Date
June 1, 2000Update Date
May 17, 2006