Summary
An instant camera in a case, Model 350 Polaroid Land Camera, manufactured between 1969 and 1971.
The case also contains a Polaroid Cold-Clip No.193, used for developing colour pictures when the air temperature is below 18ºC.
The instant camera with self-developing film was invented by Edwin Herbert Land (1909-1991) in 1947. He co-founded the Polaroid Corporation in 1937 to commercialise the polarising technology he developed,
Physical Description
Black plastic and metal case with clamped, removable cover, and magnetic closure. Leather neck/shoulder strap attached. Retractable camera integrally mounted inside with fold-out components, such as flash, view finder and extendable bellows to protect the light path. Hinged door at rear for insertion of film. Two slightly curved sheets of metal are stored inside the cover with extensive instructions for use printed in ink on one side only.
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from Museum of Victoria, 26 Jun 1990
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Inscriptions
Case: 'POLAROID / 350', 'ELECTRONIC TIMER'. Camera body: 'AUTOMATIC / 350 / LAND CAMERA'. Viewfinder: 'ZEISS / IKON', 'Range & View Finder Made in West Germany'.
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overall dimensions
195 mm (Width), 70 mm (Depth), 125 mm (Height)
Dimension above are for camera only. Neck/shoulder strap length is approximately 1m.
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