CAMERA

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image showcases a well-worn, vintage camera with a textured, aged leather exterior, set against a rich red velvet background. The camera, displaying clear signs of use, features a metal side plate with visible rivets, adding to its antiquarian charm. The words "U.S.A. PAT. NOV. 1903" are imprinted on the side, signifying its historical manufacturing date. Its rectangular shape and compact design are reminiscent of early 20th-century photographic equipment, hinting at its possibly pioneering place in the history of personal photography. The device, likely used for capturing moments in time during its heyday, now bears the marks and scuffs of its journey, telling a silent story of nostalgia and the evolution of technology. The camera's top surface displays a small metal component, part of its operational mechanism, while traces of patina highlight the passage of time.

The image showcases a well-worn, vintage camera with a textured, aged leather exterior, set against a rich red velvet background. The camera, displaying clear signs of use, features a metal side plate with visible rivets, adding to its antiquarian charm. The words "U.S.A. PAT. NOV. 1903" are imprinted on the side, signifying its historical manufacturing date. Its rectangular shape and compact design are reminiscent of early 20th-century photographic equipment, hinting at its possibly pioneering place in the history of personal photography. The device, likely used for capturing moments in time during its heyday, now bears the marks and scuffs of its journey, telling a silent story of nostalgia and the evolution of technology. The camera's top surface displays a small metal component, part of its operational mechanism, while traces of patina highlight the passage of time.

Name/Title

CAMERA

Entry/Object ID

1976.4.17

Description

PREMOETTE JR, FOLDING # 1/VERY POOR COND./PIECE OF LEATHER FROM BOTTOM IS OFF AND PLACED INSIDE

Made/Created

Notes

Date: NOV 10, 1903-JULY 1918

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Camera

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Camera Equipment

Nomenclature Class

Photographic T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 06: Tools & Equipment for Communication

Dimensions

Height

1-1/2 in

Width

3 in

Length

4-1/2 in

Parts

Count

1

Material

Leather

Condition

Overall Condition

Poor