Camera

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image features a vintage Kodak Instamatic X-35 camera prominently centered against a backdrop that fades between a textured white surface and a smooth blue background, creating a nostalgic visual appeal. This camera, marked "Made in U.S.A." on its front, showcases a classic design indicative of mid-20th-century photographic technology, with a compact form factor and simple, user-friendly interface. The lens is positioned centrally, surrounded by a metallic ring, which, alongside the viewfinder on the top right and a shutter button above, forms the functional core of the camera. A wrist strap is visible on the right edge, emphasizing its portability. The lighting casts subtle shadows that add depth, highlighting the camera’s contours and emphasizing its sturdy, retro aesthetic. The “Instamatic” branding is prominently displayed, signifying its lineage in Kodak’s popular range of easy-to-use cameras meant for amateur photographers. This snapshot captures the enduring charm and historical significance of a bygone era in personal photography, reflecting an

The image features a vintage Kodak Instamatic X-35 camera prominently centered against a backdrop that fades between a textured white surface and a smooth blue background, creating a nostalgic visual appeal. This camera, marked "Made in U.S.A." on its front, showcases a classic design indicative of mid-20th-century photographic technology, with a compact form factor and simple, user-friendly interface. The lens is positioned centrally, surrounded by a metallic ring, which, alongside the viewfinder on the top right and a shutter button above, forms the functional core of the camera. A wrist strap is visible on the right edge, emphasizing its portability. The lighting casts subtle shadows that add depth, highlighting the camera’s contours and emphasizing its sturdy, retro aesthetic. The “Instamatic” branding is prominently displayed, signifying its lineage in Kodak’s popular range of easy-to-use cameras meant for amateur photographers. This snapshot captures the enduring charm and historical significance of a bygone era in personal photography, reflecting an

Name/Title

Camera

Entry/Object ID

1990.20.8

Description

35mm CAMERA/ "Kodak Instamatic x - 35"/ "YTSY"/ "Made in the U.S.A."/ Plastic & Metal/ Cloth wrist strap

Collection

PHOTOGRAPHY

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

2-5/8 in

Width

2-5/8 in

Length

4-1/2 in

Parts

Count

1

Material

Metal & Plastic

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Feb 19, 1991