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

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
Voightlander Folding Camera, 1930-1940