Vest Pocket Kodak Series III camera (autographic), 1926 - 1934
Scope and Contents
Folding, autographic camera ; 127 rollfilm ; image size 4.13 X 6.34 cm. no. 28440, shows some wear, autographic stylus is present. Lens (f=7.9) Kodex no. D, no. 30015.
Dates
- Creation: Majority of material found within 1926 - 1934
Creator
- Eastman Kodak Co. (Manufacturer, Organization)
Biographical / Historical
The Vest Pocket Kodak cameras were a best-selling folding camera series made by Eastman Kodak (Rochester), from 1912 to 1935. They were the first cameras to use the smaller 127 film reels. "Hawk-Eye" versions of the Vest Pocket Kodaks were premium models, and the "Special" models had more sophisticated lens/shutter combinations. A special Vest Pocket wooden development tank for the typIe 127 rollfilm was available from Kodak, as well as a special Vest Pocket enlarging camera.
Extent
1 item (1 camera) : glass, metal ; 7 X 13 X 11 cm
Language of Materials
English
Repository Details
Part of the The University of Tulsa, McFarlin Library, Department of Special Collections & University Archives Repository
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