Camera

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image showcases a vintage Kodak Instamatic 500 camera, characterized by its compact, boxy design typical of mid-20th-century models. The camera features a prominently displayed lens marked as a Schneider-Kreuznach Xenar f:2.8/39mm, which is surrounded by a ring with various aperture settings. The body of the camera is primarily silver with black accents, possessing a textured grip area on the front. To the right of the lens, a built-in flash housing can be seen. The branding on the front reads "Kodak Instamatic 500," along with the note "Made in Germany," indicating the camera's origin. The overall appearance suggests a well-used but carefully maintained piece of photographic history, evoking a sense of nostalgia for analog photography enthusiasts.

The image showcases a vintage Kodak Instamatic 500 camera, characterized by its compact, boxy design typical of mid-20th-century models. The camera features a prominently displayed lens marked as a Schneider-Kreuznach Xenar f:2.8/39mm, which is surrounded by a ring with various aperture settings. The body of the camera is primarily silver with black accents, possessing a textured grip area on the front. To the right of the lens, a built-in flash housing can be seen. The branding on the front reads "Kodak Instamatic 500," along with the note "Made in Germany," indicating the camera's origin. The overall appearance suggests a well-used but carefully maintained piece of photographic history, evoking a sense of nostalgia for analog photography enthusiasts.

Name/Title

Camera

Entry/Object ID

2014.1.327 A

Description

Camera/Metal and Glass/ "Kodak Instamatic 500"/Label on back "J.W. Lehr"/5"x2 ½"x2 ¾"

Collection

St. Joseph, Missouri

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

5 in

Width

2-1/2 in

Depth

2-3/4 in

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Jun 24, 2014