Camera

Object Name:

Camera

Object ID:

1990.050

Creator:

Argus, Inc.

Place of Origin:

Ann Arbor, MI

Date:

1930-1940

Description:

Camera, Argus C3 35mm range finder. Black metal body with black imitation leather on front and back. 50mm f3.5 Argus Cintar lens, marked "MADE IN U.S.A." on front. Range finder control knob at top front is geared to lens. With original brown leather case and carrying strap. Impressed letters on front of case: "argus". With aluminum lens cap and three filters.
A. Camera
B. Case

Material:

Metal
Composition

Dimensions:

H-3.375 W-5.125 D-2.75 inches

Provenance:

Purchased and used in Hartford, CT, area by donor's father, Dr. Alfred Gengras, and later used by donor in New Hampshire until 1990.

Credit Line:

Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Gengras

People:

Gengras, Alfred

Subjects:

Cameras