CAMERA

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image displays a vintage Kodak folding camera placed on a rich, textured red surface. The camera has a worn appearance with a black leatherette covering, showing signs of age and use, with metal accents visible at the ends. The front panel bears the Kodak emblem, indicating its brand, while a white tag attached with string provides handwritten information, possibly for cataloging or sale purposes. The camera, with its compact and rectangular shape, suggests it was designed for portability and convenience, reflecting the historical charm and mechanical ingenuity of early photography equipment.

The image displays a vintage Kodak folding camera placed on a rich, textured red surface. The camera has a worn appearance with a black leatherette covering, showing signs of age and use, with metal accents visible at the ends. The front panel bears the Kodak emblem, indicating its brand, while a white tag attached with string provides handwritten information, possibly for cataloging or sale purposes. The camera, with its compact and rectangular shape, suggests it was designed for portability and convenience, reflecting the historical charm and mechanical ingenuity of early photography equipment.

Name/Title

CAMERA

Entry/Object ID

1976.4.12

Description

1-JR. ATOGRAPHIC KODAK/FAIR COND./LEATHER COVERED METAL/MISSING HANDLE

Made/Created

Notes

Date: JUNE 21,1898-JUN 16, 1914

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

3-3/4 in

Length

6-1/2 in

Parts

Count

1

Material

Metal, Leather

Condition

Overall Condition

Fair