Revere Eye-Matic 8Mm Movie Camera, circa 1959
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Artifact Overview
When Kodak invented the "Standard 8" film format in 1932, they also ushered in the rise of "home movies." Both 8mm film stock and cameras were affordable and widespread by the 1950s. From family events to amateur and experimental movie productions, these cameras provided a new way to record personal history, and alternative creative outlets to Hollywood entertainment.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Motion-picture camera
Date Made
circa 1959
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Made by Revere Camera Co., Chicago, Illinois.
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
89.19.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Bonnie Middeldorf.
Material
Metal
Glass (Material)
Cardboard
Paper (Fiber product)
Color
Silver (Color)
Black (Color)
Yellow (Color)
White (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 6.5 in
Width: 2.5 in
Depth: 6.25 in (including lenses)
Height: 9.375 in (of outer box)
Length: 8.75 in (of outer box)
Depth: 4.375 in (of outer box)
Inscriptions
instruction sheet:
ELECTRIC / EYE-MATIC / FULLY AUTOMATIC / f / 1.8 LENS SYSTEM / 8mm MAGAZINE / LOAD CAMERAS / CA-3 & CA-4 / REVERE / OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
lower plate on camera:
REVERE / EYE-MATIC / MAGAZINE EIGHT / REVERE CAMERA COMPANY / MODEL CA04 / NO EE 162893
impressed into lens caps:
WOLLENSAK
printed on blue box:
REVERE / EYE-MATIC / 8MM MOVIE CAMERA / [...] / CA-4 / 3 LENS TURRET --MAGAZINE TYPE
printed in red on outer cardboard box:
REVERE / ELECTRIC EYE-MATIC / 8MM / FULLY AUTOMATIC / F 1.8 LENS SYSTEM / NO. CA-4 / MADE IN U.S.A. BY / REVERE CAMERA COMPANY / 320E. 21ST STREET / CHICAGO 16, ILLINOIS / DELICATE / INSTRUMENT / HANDLE / WITH / CARE
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