Camera, Purma Special
Maker
Purma Cameras
Production date
1937-1951
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Description
A 127 rollfilm viewfinder camera. Curved focal-plane gravity controlled, 3-speed shutter. Black dial on top right hand corner, small groove and button on left top. Black cap screws on to protect lens which emerges when cap is removed. The design of this camera is attribued to the London office of Raymond Loewy. The Purma has been credited with being the first camera to have plastic optics in the viewfinder.
Maker
Purma Cameras
Production date
1937-1951
Production place
England
Measurements
153mm (width) x 72mm (height) x 56mm (depth)
Accession number
4790/84
Current rights