Summary
Alternative Name(s): Photograph Envelope; Negative Sleeve
'Kodak' branded protective paper folder or envelope for photographic prints and negatives, produced by Kodak Australasia Limited, between 1980 and 1982. Designed in Kodak yellow and red corporate colours, the envelope folds out to reveal text advertising Kodacolor VR disc film, and an explanation of the correct way to hold disc film.
Part of the Kodak collection of products, promotional materials, photographs and working life artefacts collected from Kodak Australasia in 2005, when the Melbourne manufacturing plant at Coburg closed down.
Kodak manufactured and distributed a wide range of photographic products to Australasia, such as film, paper, chemicals, cameras and miscellaneous equipment. Its client base included amateur and professional photographers, as well as specialist medical and graphic art professionals who used photography, x-ray and other imaging techniques.
Physical Description
White paper envelope printed with black text and decorative yellow and red graduated horizontal line and 'wave' design on the lower half of the outer envelope.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Kodak (Australasia) Pty Ltd, Ms. Kate Metcalf - Kodak (Australasia) Pty Ltd, 2005
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Acknowledgement
Courtesy of Kodak (Australasia) Pty Ltd.
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Copyright By
Kodak (Australasia) Pty Ltd, Coburg, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1980 - 1982
While Kodak Disc film was not released until 1982, this envelope is marked with a copyright date of 1980. -
Inscriptions
Front, printed, black ink: 'COLOR / PHOTOS' / [yellow square, with reversed text in white against black background] 'PROCESSED BY / Kodak' Back, printed, black ink: 'Ask / for/ processing / by Kodak'
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Keywords
Promotional Materials, Advertising, Advertising Models, Commemorations, Making History - Kodak Collection, Negatives, Packaging, Photographic Accessories, Photographic Film, Photographic Printing Processes, Photographic Processing, Photographic Products, Photographs, Photography, Promotional Materials, Retailing