CAMERA

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image shows a vintage box camera placed against a rich, red velvet backdrop. The camera has a rectangular shape with a textured, dark brown covering and several circular dials and openings. It features a simple design, typical of early photographic equipment, with a worn appearance that speaks to its age and use. On one side, there is a handle, possibly made of leather, attached to the camera, and a tag hangs from a string, suggesting it may be part of a collection or for sale. The overall scene conveys a sense of historical nostalgia and a glimpse into the evolution of photography technology.

The image shows a vintage box camera placed against a rich, red velvet backdrop. The camera has a rectangular shape with a textured, dark brown covering and several circular dials and openings. It features a simple design, typical of early photographic equipment, with a worn appearance that speaks to its age and use. On one side, there is a handle, possibly made of leather, attached to the camera, and a tag hangs from a string, suggesting it may be part of a collection or for sale. The overall scene conveys a sense of historical nostalgia and a glimpse into the evolution of photography technology.

Name/Title

CAMERA

Entry/Object ID

1976.1.18

Description

BOX/"MAGAZINE CYCLONE #5, CHICAGO-WESTERN CAMERA CO."/CONTAINS 12 PLATES/STRAP-LEATHER/2 VIEW FINDERS/"ULMAN PHOTO STUDIO,ST. JOSEPH, MO"

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

5-3/4 in

Width

7 in

Length

8-1/4 in

Parts

Count

1

Material

Leather

Condition

Overall Condition

Good