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Kodak No. 2A Brownie Model B, 1911 - 1924

 Item
Identifier: 2008-042-3

Scope and Contents

Box camera ; 116 rollfilm ; image size: 6.35 x 10.77 cm ; meniscus lens ; TandI rotary shutter. no. 14406 ; worn condition, handle dried but intact, viewer glass and mirrors missing.

Dates

  • Creation: Majority of material found within 1911 - 1924

Creator

Biographical / Historical

The Kodak No. 2A Brownie Model B is a box camera that uses 116 film, it was introduced in 1907 and manufactured until 1933. In the beginning, the body was made out of cardboard, but after 1924, Kodak used an aluminium chassis. After 1920, a metal shield was placed over the shutter lever.

Extent

1 item (1 camera) : glass, metal, wood, cardboard ; 9 X 13 X 16 cm

Language of Materials

English

Repository Details

Part of the The University of Tulsa, McFarlin Library, Department of Special Collections & University Archives Repository

Contact:
McFarlin Library
University of Tulsa
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Tulsa 74104-3123 USA
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