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 CollectionMade/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
