Leather case for a Dacora II 120 film camera.
Dacora
Category
Photographic technology
Date
1952 - 1953
Materials
Leather, Metal, Plush
Measurements
120 x 140 x 45 mm
Place of origin
Germany
Collection
Fox Talbot Museum, Wiltshire
NT 1525673.2
Summary
Leather case for a Dacora II 120 film camera. The whole is of firm leather construction and part lined with red/burgundy, plush fabric. Based on a leather cradle, which encloses three sides of the camera it attaches to the camera by means of a knurled bolt which secures to the tripod socket. There is a hole in the back which allows the operator to see the film frame numbers. The rest of the case comprises three main parts. The front leather portion wraps around under the camera and attaches to the cradle with two rivets so that in use it drops down below the camera. The top is stitched to the leather front. The final leather portion is stitched to the back of the top portion and closes the case by attaching to a pop fastener. The three part neck strap is stitched to the base of the case, This allows the strap length to be adjusted and even reduced to a two part hand strap.
Makers and roles
Dacora, manufacturer