Camera, Box

Object/Artifact

Whittier Museum

Kodak Brownie Hawkeye Camera

Name/Title

Camera, Box

Entry/Object ID

6066.04PE

Description

Kodak Brownie Hawkeye Camera, flash model W/flash attached, black Bakelite box camera w/gray trim, back to flash missing, somewhat soiled.

Use

Box cameras, known for their modular design, are used for both security and content creation due to their versatility and customization options. They are particularly favored for specialized applications where specific lenses and discreet installations are needed.

Cataloged By

Dennis Harris

Acquisition

Accession

6018.04

Source (if not Accessioned)

Elsine Roderick Reg Jr, Collection

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Camera, Box

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

4-11/16 in

Width

3-1/2 in

Depth

4-3/8 in

Location

* Untyped Location

Upstairs, in glass display case #1

Date

August 9, 2025

Condition

Overall Condition

Poor

Date Examined

Aug 9, 2025

Maintenance

Start Date

Nov 29, 2006

General Notes

Note

Re-cataloged from old PastPerfect files by Wil Seip, University of Maine, Augusta Senior Student in the ILS Program

Created By

Whittier Museum Volunteer

Create Date

August 9, 2025

Updated By

Whittier Museum Volunteer

Update Date

August 8, 2026