Camera

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image displays a vintage Cine-Kodak camera with a textured metallic body and a conspicuous red dial on its side, set against a vibrant red velvet background. The camera features a classic design with a prominent lens to the left, indicative of early 20th-century photographic equipment. Its rounded edges and detailed engravings emphasize its retro aesthetic and engineering precision. This collectible piece likely hails from an era when such cameras were pivotal in capturing home movies, reflecting both technological advancement and cultural significance.

The image displays a vintage Cine-Kodak camera with a textured metallic body and a conspicuous red dial on its side, set against a vibrant red velvet background. The camera features a classic design with a prominent lens to the left, indicative of early 20th-century photographic equipment. Its rounded edges and detailed engravings emphasize its retro aesthetic and engineering precision. This collectible piece likely hails from an era when such cameras were pivotal in capturing home movies, reflecting both technological advancement and cultural significance.

Name/Title

Camera

Entry/Object ID

1990.20.3 A

Description

8mm Motion Picture Camera/ "Bell & Howell Company"/ Filmo Sportster/ #493638 / one lens

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

Parts

Count

1

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Feb 19, 1991