Camera, Folding

Object Name:

Camera, Folding

Object ID:

2006.046.08

Place of Origin:

Rochester, NY

Date:

1927

Description:

Folding camera used by Dr. Ralph Clinton Larrabee (1870-1935) of Boston, MA, on trips to the White Mountains of New Hampshire. Kodak Vest Pocket Special roll film camera, with case and instruction manual, 1927. Vertical rectangular metal box with olive faux leather covering. Metal "KODAK" nameplate on front cover. Hinged front cover opens to form base with tracks for sliding lens assembly. Olive faux leather bellows behind lens. Text on face of lens assembly: "DIOMATIC / No 0 / SHUTTER MADE BY EASTMAN KODAK CO., ROCHESTER, N.Y.U.S.A." Nameplate below lens assembly: "MADE IN U.S.A. BY / EASTMAN KODAK / COMPANY / ROCHESTER, N.Y." Rotating viewfinder. One tripod socket on front (on bottom when open), and one on right side. In black leather carrying case with purple velvet lining; leather carrying strap with buckle; snap on front.

A. Camera
B. Case

Material:

Metal
Glass

Dimensions:

H-5.1 W-2.8 D-1.2 inches

Provenance:

Ralph Clinton Larrabee (1870-1935) was a Boston physician, photographer, hiker, winter climber, and a leading member of the Appalachian Mountain Club. He was a two-term president of the AMC and chairman of its Guide Book Committee for many years.

Credit Line:

Gift of David and Katherine Larrabee in memory of Ralph C. Larrabee and Martin G. Larrabee

People:

Larrabee, Ralph C. (1870-1935)

Subjects:

Mountain climbing, Hiking, Photographers, Cameras