A case for an Agfa Optima 35mm camera.
Agfa
Category
Photographic technology
Date
1959 - 1960
Materials
Leather, Metal, Material
Measurements
110 x 145 x 65 mm
Place of origin
Germany
Collection
Fox Talbot Museum, Wiltshire
NT 1525660.2
Summary
A case for an Agfa Optima 35mm camera. The whole is a brown leather and metal case for an Agfa Optima 35mm camera. There is a strap attached to the case with a buckle for extending the strap. The case allows for the camera to slide into with an up and over and a metal stud on the back to secure into place. The base of the case has a screw disc so when the camera is in the case the screw can be turned and the camera is attached to the case. The inside of the case has a cream material finish. Attached to the strap is another small case that holds the filters. The bottom of the case has the words MADE IN GERMANY and the number 6110.
Provenance
Donated to the Fox Talbot Museum by Clive Baker.
Makers and roles
Agfa, manufacturer