Camera part
Eastman Kodak Co
Category
Photographic technology
Date
Unknown
Materials
Metal and leatherette
Measurements
160 mm (H); 38 mm (W); 277 mm (Length)
Place of origin
Rochester
Order this imageCollection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 27039.4
Summary
Leatherette covered black metal camera backplate with orange transparent window. Engraving on the interior reads; No. 4 A FOLDING KODAK / MODEL B / MANUFACTURED BY / EASTMAN KODAK CO / ROCHESTER NY / MADE IN USA / US PATENTS / DEC 9 1890 JUNE 21 1898 / APR 14 1891 SEP 30 1898 / SEP 25 1894 OCT 8 1901 / JAN 21 1902 APR 29 1902 / OTHER PATENTS PENDING. In the jointed wooden box (NT27039.1) which is inside the fitted drawer (NT27032.1).
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.
Makers and roles
Eastman Kodak Co , manufacturer