No. 3 Brownie Model B, 1908 - 1934
Item
Identifier: 2008-027-1-4-1
Scope and Contents
Box camera; 124 roll film; image size 6 X 10.5 cm; meniscus lens; T and I rotary shutter. No serial number; worn condition; no strap; viewer cloudy.
Dates
- Creation: Majority of material found within 1908 - 1934
Creator
- Eastman Kodak Co. (Manufacturer, Organization)
Access
This material is open for research use by any registered reader.
Biographical / Historical
The No. 3 Brownie is a camera by Kodak for 124 film. It is a box camera, has a meniscus achromat lens, a rotary shutter, and was manufactured in the United States.[1] It was introduced in 1908. Aug 1911: "Model B" was added to the name. This camera was marketed with the idea of grabbing the business of vacationers.
Extent
1 item (1 camera) : glass, metal, wood, cardboard ; 11 X 13 X 15.5 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
2933 E. 6th St
Tulsa 74104-3123 USA
(918) 631-2496
speccoll@utulsa.edu
McFarlin Library
University of Tulsa
2933 E. 6th St
Tulsa 74104-3123 USA
(918) 631-2496
speccoll@utulsa.edu