CAMERA

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image shows a vintage black box camera with a textured surface, characterized by worn edges possibly from age or use. On the top side, two circular metallic buttons are visible, which are likely controls for operating the camera. A metallic hinge runs horizontally across the center, suggesting that the camera may fold or open for film loading or viewfinder access. The worn finish and subtle rust on the hinge evoke a sense of nostalgia, hinting at the device's historical or collectible significance, possibly dating back to an era when film cameras were prevalent, marking it as an artifact of photographic history.

The image shows a vintage black box camera with a textured surface, characterized by worn edges possibly from age or use. On the top side, two circular metallic buttons are visible, which are likely controls for operating the camera. A metallic hinge runs horizontally across the center, suggesting that the camera may fold or open for film loading or viewfinder access. The worn finish and subtle rust on the hinge evoke a sense of nostalgia, hinting at the device's historical or collectible significance, possibly dating back to an era when film cameras were prevalent, marking it as an artifact of photographic history.

Name/Title

CAMERA

Entry/Object ID

1976.4.10

Description

FOLDING/ANSCO CO. BINGHAMTON N. Y./# 2A FOLDING BUSTER BROWN/ACTUS LENS/ 6 "F" STOPS

Made/Created

Notes

Date: OCT. 1,1912

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

2 in

Width

3-3/4 in

Length

8-3/4 in

Parts

Count

1

Condition

Overall Condition

Good