Camera

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image showcases a vintage camera, likely from the early to mid-20th century, with a compact and rectangular design, featuring a textured black exterior that provides a classic and durable appearance. The camera is lying flat against a white background, highlighting its sleek form and intricate details. At the center, there's a circular metallic component that might be part of the camera’s operational mechanism or a decorative element. A metal label on the right side displays text indicating the brand or model of the camera. Adjacent to this is a metallic knob, which probably serves as a control or a structural element. The design elements emphasize a blend of functionality and aesthetic appeal, characteristic of photographic equipment from that era, reflecting the technological and artistic sensibilities involved in the manufacturing of such items at the time. The entire setup serves as a nostalgic reminder of the evolution of photography and the craftsmanship involved in the production of cameras during the period when they transitioned from being luxury items to more accessible tools for documenting everyday life.

The image showcases a vintage camera, likely from the early to mid-20th century, with a compact and rectangular design, featuring a textured black exterior that provides a classic and durable appearance. The camera is lying flat against a white background, highlighting its sleek form and intricate details. At the center, there's a circular metallic component that might be part of the camera’s operational mechanism or a decorative element. A metal label on the right side displays text indicating the brand or model of the camera. Adjacent to this is a metallic knob, which probably serves as a control or a structural element. The design elements emphasize a blend of functionality and aesthetic appeal, characteristic of photographic equipment from that era, reflecting the technological and artistic sensibilities involved in the manufacturing of such items at the time. The entire setup serves as a nostalgic reminder of the evolution of photography and the craftsmanship involved in the production of cameras during the period when they transitioned from being luxury items to more accessible tools for documenting everyday life.

Name/Title

Camera

Entry/Object ID

2014.2.866

Description

Black and silver plastic and metal camera in cardboard box. "Making Enlargements with the Kodak 16 mm. Enlarger".

Collection

Psychiatric Hospital Objects

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

3-1/4 in

Width

4 in

Length

8-1/2 in

Material

Wood, CARDBOARD, PLASTIC

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Jun 20, 2013

Provenance

Notes

Collected by: George Glore