CAMERA

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image depicts a vintage camera encased in a worn, brown leather case with a prominent star symbol on its flap, resting on a deep red, plush surface. The camera, marked as a Kodak 35, is partially enclosed within the case, which is equipped with sturdy leather straps showing signs of age and use. The lens, prominently featured at the front, suggests a classic design with manual controls indicative of mid-20th century photography equipment. The leather case, while aged, appears to have been meticulously crafted, offering functional protection and a touch of stylistic flair. The camera setup conveys a sense of nostalgia, harking back to an era when photography required more hands-on engagement with the equipment. The image evokes the tactile experience of capturing images using film, a contrast to today's digital methods. The overall composition, with its rich background and focus on the camera's details, emphasizes its historical and aesthetic value, inviting viewers to appreciate both its practical purpose and its place in the evolution of photographic technology

The image depicts a vintage camera encased in a worn, brown leather case with a prominent star symbol on its flap, resting on a deep red, plush surface. The camera, marked as a Kodak 35, is partially enclosed within the case, which is equipped with sturdy leather straps showing signs of age and use. The lens, prominently featured at the front, suggests a classic design with manual controls indicative of mid-20th century photography equipment. The leather case, while aged, appears to have been meticulously crafted, offering functional protection and a touch of stylistic flair. The camera setup conveys a sense of nostalgia, harking back to an era when photography required more hands-on engagement with the equipment. The image evokes the tactile experience of capturing images using film, a contrast to today's digital methods. The overall composition, with its rich background and focus on the camera's details, emphasizes its historical and aesthetic value, inviting viewers to appreciate both its practical purpose and its place in the evolution of photographic technology

Name/Title

CAMERA

Entry/Object ID

1983.21.5

Description

"KODAK 35"/"'KODAK NO 1 DIOMATIC"/CASE/ENCLOSED BROWN CAMERA CASE - SEVERAL SNAP CLOSURES/STRAP.

Collection

HISTORY

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

4-1/4 in

Width

3-5/8 in

Length

5-1/2 in

Parts

Count

1

Material

Metal, Leather

Condition

Overall Condition

Good