Name/Title
Tower Flash Model 7Entry/Object ID
NU 2022.220Description
A black, rectangular box camera with a silver faceplate. The faceplate features the lens in the center, with a silver button in the lower left corner, a silver dial in the lower right corner, and two matching viewfinder circles in both upper corners. On the top of the camera, there is a rectangular viewfinder lens, as well as two silver buttons, where the strap used to attach. On the right side of the camera is the other rectangular viewfinder lens.Collection
History CollectionCataloged By
registrar@numulosgatos.orgMade/Created
Manufacturer
Sears, Roebuck, and Co.,, BiloraDate made
circa 1947 - circa 1963Time Period
20th CenturyNotes
The Tower camera label was the in-house camera brand for Sears, often manufactured by other camera companies. This particular model was manufactured for them by Bilora.Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Makers Mark, InscriptionLocation
On faceplateTranscription
[logo] TOWER / FLASH / 120 / MODEL 7Language
EnglishMaterial/Technique
Printed, InkLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
Camera, BoxNomenclature Primary Object Term
CameraNomenclature Sub-Class
Camera EquipmentNomenclature Class
Photographic T&ENomenclature Category
Category 06: Tools & Equipment for CommunicationOther Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
Number Type
Old Object NumberOther Number
965Dimensions
Height
4-3/8 inWidth
3-3/8 inLength
5 inProvenance
Provenance Detail
Gift of Mardi BennettOwner/Agent
Mardi Gaultieri Bennett née BrickAcquisition Method
GiftAcquisition Date
Jan 31, 1995
