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Kodak No. 2A Brownie Model B, 1907 - 1924

 Item
Identifier: 2008-027-1-3-2

Scope and Contents

Box camera; 116 roll film; image size 6.35 X 10.77 cm; meniscus lens; T and I rotary shutter. Label has been replaced by one from an Ansco Shur-shot, labels on side and magazine advertising The Fox Co., San Antonio, Texas.

Dates

  • Creation: Majority of material found within 1907 - 1924

Creator

Access

This material is open for research use by any registered reader.

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

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