CAMERA

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image shows an open vintage box camera against a rich red velvet backdrop. The camera, which is older and of a boxy design, reveals its inner mechanical components, including a lens and a shutter mechanism, with visible metal and brass parts. The front panel of the camera is laid down, showing the circular opening for the lens, and next to it is a black spool or reel, likely used for holding film. The exterior of the camera appears to be made of a dark material with a textured finish, possibly leather, exhibiting signs of use and wear, reflecting its age and historical value; it also features a handle on top.

The image shows an open vintage box camera against a rich red velvet backdrop. The camera, which is older and of a boxy design, reveals its inner mechanical components, including a lens and a shutter mechanism, with visible metal and brass parts. The front panel of the camera is laid down, showing the circular opening for the lens, and next to it is a black spool or reel, likely used for holding film. The exterior of the camera appears to be made of a dark material with a textured finish, possibly leather, exhibiting signs of use and wear, reflecting its age and historical value; it also features a handle on top.

Name/Title

CAMERA

Entry/Object ID

1976.3.1 A

Description

BOX/USED ROLLED FILM/MANY SPOOLS/5"/RANGE FINDER ON TOP/LEATHER HANDLE/"EASTMAN CO. ROCHESTER, N.Y."/5 "F" STOPS

Made/Created

Date made

1885

Notes

Date: MAY 5,1885

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

Material

Leather

Condition

Overall Condition

Good