Argus A, 1936 - 1941
Scope and Contents
35 mm cartridge camera; negative size 2.5 x 3.5 cm; f4.5/50 mm anastigmat lens in collapsible mount; tripod socket. Serial number 86431; viewfinder damaged.
Dates
- Creation: Majority of material found within 1936 - 1941
Creator
- Argus, Inc. (Manufacturer, Organization)
Access
This material is open for research use by any registered reader.
Biographical / Historical
Possibly the most important 35mm American camera. The Argus A was largely responsible for popularizing the 135 format in the U.S..
Produced by Argus in Ann Arbor, Michigan from 1936 to 1941. The original price was $12.50. The camera featured a collapsible 50mm F4.5 lens and a bakelite body. The shutter was supplied by Ilex. Three body types were manufactured.
The A is most often found in black although it was also produced in gray, brown, and olive drab colors. An Ivory white version was announced, but no actual examples have yet been observed.
Extent
1 item (1 camera) : Bakelite, metal, glass ; 3.5 X 8 X 13 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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