box camera, 196 Model Pocket Kodak
Date: circa 1895
Inventory Number: 1988-0014
Classification: Camera
Subject:
Attributed to: Eastman Kodak Company (1881-present)
Seller: Barker & Starbird
Cultural Region:
Dimensions:
6.1 × 7.6 × 9.8 cm (2 3/8 × 3 × 3 7/8 in.)
box: 7.6 × 13.3 × 8.9 cm (3 × 5 1/4 × 3 1/2 in.)
Description:
This camera is a small rectangular box of which the cover is removable. Inside is a very simple shutter and stop mechanism, used to take pictures. It was meant for a special size roll film, held in place by two collapsable film holders. On top of the box one sees the viewer and a small key to move the film forward after a picture has been taken.
Signedon trade card, inside: BARKER & STARBIRD