CAMERA

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image depicts a vintage box that once contained "The Premo Camera," as indicated by the prominent label on the front. The label describes it as "Film Premo No. 1," produced by Eastman Kodak Co. and its predecessor, the Rochester Optical Co., based in Rochester, N.Y. The box has visible signs of wear along its edges, suggesting age and usage. The rich red background provides a striking contrast, drawing attention to the box's dark color and beige label, accented by a bold red circle at the top. This packaging once housed a camera with a Planatograph Lens, sized 3 ¼ x 4 ¼, as stated at the bottom of the label. Additionally, a small, white tag is attached to the box, possibly indicating inventory or historical details.

The image depicts a vintage box that once contained "The Premo Camera," as indicated by the prominent label on the front. The label describes it as "Film Premo No. 1," produced by Eastman Kodak Co. and its predecessor, the Rochester Optical Co., based in Rochester, N.Y. The box has visible signs of wear along its edges, suggesting age and usage. The rich red background provides a striking contrast, drawing attention to the box's dark color and beige label, accented by a bold red circle at the top. This packaging once housed a camera with a Planatograph Lens, sized 3 ¼ x 4 ¼, as stated at the bottom of the label. Additionally, a small, white tag is attached to the box, possibly indicating inventory or historical details.

Name/Title

CAMERA

Entry/Object ID

1959.48.1

Description

PREMO/IN BOX

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

Condition

Overall Condition

Excellent