Kodak Vest Pocket Autographic Camera, 1915-1926

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Artifact Overview

Folding cameras were designed to be portable and rugged. The lens sits at the end of a collapsible bellows system, often adjustable to provide better focus. The camera's back typically contains 120 roll film, with multiple exposures on a roll. Popular from 1900 until the introduction of 35mm film in 1945, many amateur photographers owned cameras like this.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Folding camera

Date Made

1915-1926

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

83.187.22

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Copper-nickel alloy
Glass (Material)
Leather
Paper (Fiber product)

Dimensions

Height: 4.75 in
Width: 1 in
Length: 2.5 in

Inscriptions

face of camera: MADE BY EASTMAN KODAK CO. ROCHESTER, N.Y. U.S.A. camera back: USE AUTOGRAPHIC FILM NO. A-127 U.S. PATENTS MAR. 4, 1902, MAY 6, 1913 inside case: VEST POCKET AUTOGRAPHIC KODAK BELT CASE / EASTMAN KODAK CO. ROCHESTER, N.Y. U.S.A. PATENTED MAR.3 1914
Kodak Vest Pocket Autographic Camera, 1915-1926