Voightlander Folding Camera, 1930-1940
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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
1930-1940
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
74.175.4
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Iron alloy
Leather
Glass (Material)
Dimensions
Height: 6.5 in
Width: 2.25 in
Length: 4.0 in
Inscriptions
body of camera:
VIRTUS / GERMANY
face of camera:
VOIGTLANDER COMPUR
filter container:
KODAK
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