Summary
Kodak folding Autographic Brownie No. 2a. camera. With B. T. I. Ball bearing shutter. 90 degrees ground glass viewfinder. Serial no. 459510. Made by Eastman Kodak in United States of America.
This camera uses roll film size 116, and comes with a stylus for annotating the film directly.
Physical Description
Folding camera with black leatherette covering. Lever opens front section of camera with rail for extending lens and text around shutter for different light and focal settings. Leather carry handle. Stylus for annotating negatives attached to rear of camera where film is loaded.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from R. Smith, 1976
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Manufacturer
Kodak, Rochester, New York State, United States of America, 1915-1923
Cameras released with a ball bearing shutter, like this example, were made Nov 1915 - May 1923 according to some camera experts, therefore this camera is dated 1915-1923. -
Inscriptions
Inside, plate: 'MADE IN U.S.A. / BY / EASTMAN / KODAK COMPANY, / ROCHESTER . N.Y. / U.S.A.' Lens: KODAK BALL BEARING SHUTTER / AUTOTIME / PAT 1908 / MARINE / CLOUDS SNOW 4 / DISTANT VIEW 3 / [...] NO. 2-A FOLDING / AUTOGRAPHIC / BROWNIE' Rear: 'USE AUTOGRAPHIC FILM / No. A-116'
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Overall Dimensions - Unfolded
95 cm (Width), 160 cm (Depth), 200 cm (Height)
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Overall Dimensions - Folded
95 cm (Width), 40 cm (Depth), 200 cm (Height)
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References
[Link 1] accessed 22 August 2023.
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