A Kodak Brownie No.2 Model E box camera.
Canadian Kodak Co Ltd
Category
Photographic technology
Date
1916 - 1924
Materials
Cardboard, Metal, Leatherette, Leather, Glass
Measurements
104 x 95 x 144 mm
Place of origin
Toronto
Collection
Fox Talbot Museum, Wiltshire
NT 1525519.1
Summary
A Kodak Brownie No.2 Model E box camera. The body is card coverd with a black leatherette material and inside the body is a metal cartridge onto which the film is loaded. The image size is 6 x 9 cm on 120 film. On the side of the film cartridge is 'No 2 Brownie Camera Model E. U.S.Patents Apr 14 1908, Sep. 7 1909, Feb 1 1916, Mar 21 1916.' On the rear of the body is a circular embossed sign saying 'Use film No 120 No. 2 Brownie' Below this a metal plate shows 'Made in Canada by Canadian Kodak Co.Ltd., Toronto, Canada. There is a leather carrying handle on the top.
Provenance
Donated on 31/10/2016 to The Fox Talbot Museum by J. Goodman.
Makers and roles
Canadian Kodak Co Ltd, manufacturer