CAMERA

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image depicts an old, vintage box camera with a textured, dark outer casing that appears worn with age. Its simple, rectangular shape is complemented by a small circular lens opening on one side, while a leather strap is affixed to the front, suggesting portability. Attached to the strap are two white tags, hinting that the item might be part of a collection or sale. The camera is set against a rich, burgundy fabric background, which adds an elegant contrast to the rustic look of the item. The overall appearance suggests a historical artifact, possibly from the early 20th century, used for basic photography.

The image depicts an old, vintage box camera with a textured, dark outer casing that appears worn with age. Its simple, rectangular shape is complemented by a small circular lens opening on one side, while a leather strap is affixed to the front, suggesting portability. Attached to the strap are two white tags, hinting that the item might be part of a collection or sale. The camera is set against a rich, burgundy fabric background, which adds an elegant contrast to the rustic look of the item. The overall appearance suggests a historical artifact, possibly from the early 20th century, used for basic photography.

Name/Title

CAMERA

Entry/Object ID

1976.1.17

Description

BOX CAMERAL/LEATHER COVERED WOOD/2 VIEW FINDERS/TIME EXPOSURE DIAL/LEATHER STRAP/COMPARTMENT IN BACK

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

8 in

Width

5-1/2 in

Length

7 in

Parts

Count

1

Material

Wood, Leather

Condition

Overall Condition

Good