folding camera, Kodak model No. 5
Date: circa 1892
Inventory Number: 1988-0017
Classification: Camera
Subject:
Maker: Eastman Kodak Company (1881-present)
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Dimensions:
folded: 19 × 17 × 24 cm (7 1/2 × 6 11/16 × 9 7/16 in.)
blue board box: 26 × 27.6 × 23.5 cm (10 1/4 × 10 7/8 × 9 1/4 in.)
Description:
This camera is contained with a rectangular box, covered in leather, that was meant to be carried as a satchel (shoulder strap missing). It has a roll-holder film on back to produce 5 x 7 pictures. The optics is made of glass and it appears to be equipped with a "Barker" shutter, 5 sec. to 1/100.
Several numbers are stamped on the box "243", on camera "7748" and in film chamber "6639".
Several numbers are stamped on the box "243", on camera "7748" and in film chamber "6639".
Signedon camera: MADE BY / THE EASTMAN COMPANY / ROCHESTER, N.Y. U.S.A.
Inscribedinside: In ordering supplies for this / Camera always specify / FOR No. 5 FOLDING KODAK
Curatorial RemarksAccording to the plaque at the back of the film holder, this camera was patented May 5, 1885.