Camera
Eastman Kodak Co
Category
Technological items
Date
circa 1902 - circa 1913
Materials
Metal and glass
Measurements
Camera -120 mm (length); 64 mm (width); 27 mm (depth), Triangular Piece -21 mm (length)
Place of origin
Rochester
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National Trust Museum of Childhood (Accredited Museum)
On show at
Not on show
NT 662641
Summary
A small, black metal camera, a ‘Vest Pocket Autographic Kodak’ with three loose pieces. On the back of the camera inside and oval shape is the make, and to the left of it are the patent details. On the front of the camera is a circular lens surrounded by a shaped metal frame with the maker’s name and other details on it. On top of the camera is a switch inside an oval marked ‘lock’ and ‘open’. There is also a hinged wind up key. One of the loose pieces is a metal washer, another is circular metal ring, and the last is triangular with a glass cross shaped lens at the front, a mirror inside and a circular hole in the base. Total number of items is 4.
Provenance
Donated to the Museum of Childhood by Mr Roy Deeley in August 1974.
Makers and roles
Eastman Kodak Co , maker