Camera, Kodak Vest Pocket Autographic
Maker
Eastman Kodak Co.
Production date
1915-1926
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Description
A folding 127 rollfilm Kodak Vest Pocket Autographic camera. Single element meniscus or rapid rectilinear lens attached to front, open and lock switch at left side. Kodak ball bearing shutter. Speeds 1/25th, 1/50th, B and T. Brilliant finder. Made of metal with black enamel finish. Small door in the back and a sharp metal stylus to enable the user to mark details on the film. Sometimes referred to as the 'soldier's camera' as during WW1 it was marketed that way.
Maker
Eastman Kodak Co.
Production date
1915-1926
Production place
United States of America
Measurements
118mm (height) 63mm (width)
Credit line
Gifted by B Vandershantz
Accession number
4872/84
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