CAMERA, Kodak ‘Retina’, rangefinder, 35mm, with brown leather case

H2009.89.1-2

[1] CAMERA; Kodak 'Retina' 35mm rangefinder compact camera with brown leather case. Metal body with black leatherette. Body made by Kodak in Germany. Compur Rapid lens made by Kodak in USA. Serial no 157332. Rangefinder depth from 3.5 to 50 feet, folding lens design, compur-type leaf shutter, bush to underside.
[2] CASE; brown leather molded body with long leather shoulder strap. Metal screw to bottom that connects to camera bush. Flip-top lid secures to body with metal press stud. Shoulder strap is adjustable by means of metal buckle design.

Department: 

History Department

Collection

History Collection

Collection Item Data

Accession Number: H2009.89.1-2
Accession Date: 16 Dec 2009
Acquisition Year: 2009
Credit: Donated by G Hamory

Material

Metal0 - Whole
Leatherette1 - CAMERA
Leather2 - CASE
Glass1 - CAMERA

Measurement

width120mm
height80mm
depth4.3cm
width135mm
height95mm
depth5cm

 


 

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