No. 1A Autographic Kodak, 1916 - 1924
Scope and Contents
Folding roll film camera; A116 film; picture size 6.5 X 11 cm; Kodak ball bearing shutter; rapid rectilinear lens. Sold by Peck Co., Autographic Outfitters, Minneapolis, Minnesota. Lacking lens, stylus and shutter release cable, serial number 81115, in poor condition. (Coe, p. 77)
Dates
- Creation: Majority of material found within 1916 - 1924
Creator
- Eastman Kodak Co. (Manufacturer, Organization)
Access
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Biographical / Historical
No. 1A Autographic Kodak Camera was manufactured by the Eastman Kodak company from 1916 to 1924. Constructed of aluminum for strength and covered in seal grain leather. accompanied by a black leather bellows with the metal parts are finished in nickel or black enamel. Capable of taking twelve exposures 2 1/4 x 4 1/4 inches on No. A 116 autographic film cartridge. Fitted with a Kodak Rapid Rectilinear lens and the Kodak ball bearing shutter with variable speeds up to 1/100 second. An optional Kodak Anastigmat f7.7 lens was available. Additional features included a folding bellows design, automatic focusing lock, reversible finder, and two tripod sockets. Priced at $17.50 to $22.50, in 1916.
Extent
1 item (1 camera) : glass, wood, metal, leather, paper ; 4 X 9.5 X 20 cm
Language of Materials
English
Repository Details
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