No. 3A Autographic Kodak Special, Model B, 1921 - 1925
Scope and Contents
Folding roll film camera; A122 film; picture size 8.5 X 14 cm; Kodamatic shutter; Bausch and Lomb Kodak Anstigmat f/6.3 lens. In leather case, Model B, has take-up spool and stylus, shutter release cable damaged, serial number 37616, in poor condition, camera manufactured 1921-1925. Kodamatic shutter, 1921-1925 (Coe, p.85.)
Dates
- Creation: Majority of material found within 1921 - 1925
Creator
- Eastman Kodak Co. (Manufacturer, Organization)
Access
This material is open for research use by any registered reader.
Biographical / Historical
A historically significant model, this is thought to be the first coupled rangefinder camera model ever sold, beginning circa 1916[1]. Its 1916 price of USD $109.50 would be equivalent to over $2,200 today.
While the 3A was designed to make 3-1/4" x 5-1/2" exposures on Kodak's A122 film, the similar No. 1A Autographic Kodak Special of 1917 was made for the smaller A116 film size.
Extent
1 item (1 camera) : glass, wood, metal, leather, paper ; 5.5 X 12.5 X 24.5 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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