Ansco Cut Film Holder, 1904-1928

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Artifact Overview

In 1913, Kodak introduced their pioneering Eastman Portrait Film for the professional photographer as an alternative to glass plate photography. Individual sheets of flexible cellulose nitrate were housed in light-safe film holders. Large format film produced by Kodak and others held copious amounts of information, perfect for crisp, faithful reproductions. A less flammable "safety" sheet film was introduced in 1925.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Photographic plate holder

Date Made

1904-1928

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2003.0.77.41

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Iron alloy
Wood (Plant Material)

Dimensions

Height: 12.25 in
Width: 0.375 in
Length: 9.25 in

Inscriptions

frame: ANSCO CUT FILM HOLDER
Ansco Cut Film Holder, 1904-1928