Camera

Object Name:

Camera

Object ID:

1991.022

Creator:

Eastman Kodak Co.

Place of Origin:

Rochester, NY

Date:

circa 1950

Description:

Camera, Kodak Flash Bantam, for 828 film, with Kodak Anastar f4.5 48mm lens on bellows. Metal body with black plastic on top and bottom, and black imitation leather on front and back. Pop-up view finder. Lens housing marked in red lettering: "Kodak / FLASH BANTAM". Side latch marked, black lettering: "KODAK FLASH BANTAM / MADE IN U.S.A. BY EASTMAN KODAK CO." With removable flash unit, 8.25" high, 5" diameter reflector with label on back marked "KODAK FLASHOLDER MODEL B". Black plastic battery holder, metal clamp, and cord to plug into camera. Includes leather case, box of 828 color film, and instruction book. See accession record for more complete description.
A. Camera
B. Flash Unit
C. Case
D. Roll of Kodak C828 color film in unopened box, 1984
E. Instruction book, dated Nov. 1950

Material:

Metal
Glass
Plastic

Dimensions:

H-2.5 W-4.625 D-1.5 inches

Provenance:

Purchased by donor in Massachusetts c. 1950. Used by donor in MA, then in NH until 1980s.

Credit Line:

Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Miner

People:

Miner, Donald

Subjects:

Cameras