No.3A Autographic Kodak Junior Camera
Maker and role
Eastman Kodak Company, Manufacturer
Production date
Circa 1918-1927
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Object detail
Accession number
F2316.2004
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Description
Camera No.3A Autographic Kodak Junior. Black, steel case, rectangular in shape with rounded ends top and bottom. The steel is covered with black stippled leather. The front panel has chromed metal hinges which allow the panel to open to a 90° angle. This panel forms the base of the camera and presents the bellows which are mounted on the base. The front elements are mounted on the nose of the bellows. These include the leaf shutter, lens and aperture. EK222 Achromatic lens: Kodak ball bearing shutter. 3¼" x 5½" exposed on A122 roll film. The view finder is mounted above the front elements.
There are 2 metal information plates on the base of the camera. One reads: Made in USA, Eastman Kodak Company, Rochester NY USA 13662. The second plate reads: Distance in feet and metres. The plate is located under the range finder. On the left panel of the camera is a plate, possibly silver. It reads: "To Woodie, from Ada Reeve 1927." On the back panel is a plate which reads: "Use Autographic Film"
There are 2 metal information plates on the base of the camera. One reads: Made in USA, Eastman Kodak Company, Rochester NY USA 13662. The second plate reads: Distance in feet and metres. The plate is located under the range finder. On the left panel of the camera is a plate, possibly silver. It reads: "To Woodie, from Ada Reeve 1927." On the back panel is a plate which reads: "Use Autographic Film"
Marks
Patented in USA Jan 18, 1910, Jan 7 1913 13460
25B 50 T100, EKC 14226, Kodak Ball Bearing Shutter
To WOODIE / FROM / AADA REEVE / 1927 Engraved
KODAK Maker's Mark
25B 50 T100, EKC 14226, Kodak Ball Bearing Shutter
To WOODIE / FROM / AADA REEVE / 1927 Engraved
KODAK Maker's Mark
Media/Materials
Other name
No.3A Autographic Kodak Jr.
Credit Line
Eastman Kodak Company. Circa 1918-1927. No.3A Autographic Kodak Junior Camera, F2316.2004. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).
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