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Camera and Case

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Material
METAL / ALLOY - UNKNOWN
ANIMAL - LEATHER
Description
a) A green rectangular camera two viewfinders on the front. Has a switch that turns counter clockwise. Written beside it is 'No. 116 Use 'KODAK' FILM', with two arrows beside the lettering. The camera has a leather strap connected on top for carrying. On the strap it reads 'BROWNIE'. A metal cl…
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Manufacturer
Canadian Kodak Co, Toronto
Category
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT FOR COMMUNICATION
Sub-Category
PHOTOGRAPHIC TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
Place Of Manufacture
CANADA
Description
a) A green rectangular camera two viewfinders on the front. Has a switch that turns counter clockwise. Written beside it is 'No. 116 Use 'KODAK' FILM', with two arrows beside the lettering. The camera has a leather strap connected on top for carrying. On the strap it reads 'BROWNIE'. A metal clasp releases the back flap. On the inside of the flap reads "No. 2a Brownie Model C" with the patent numbers listed. b) A black rectangular case for the camera with a black fabric strap. The lid of the case is attached to the front with a metal clasp. The back of the lid has come unattached from the rest of thecase.
History Of Use
No. 2A Brownie Camera Model Co. Made by Canadian Kodak Co. Limited Toronto Canada. The first brownie was marketed in 1900. It was priced at $1 and used film which sold for 15 cents a roll. For the first time, the hobby of photography was within the financial reach of almost everyone.
Material
METAL / ALLOY - UNKNOWN
ANIMAL - LEATHER
Height
a) 12.7 b) 14.4
Width
a) 8.2 b) 10.3
Length
a) 15 b) 16
Units Of Measurement
Centimeters
Number Of Parts
2
Accession No.
1980.168.16 a-b
Type of Record
Museum Artifact

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