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Antique Sealskin "Kodak Special Model A" Folding Camera C.1915-1920
San Francisco, CA
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The body of the Kodak Special, Model A incorporates several unusual design features. The most immediately obvious of these …
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ABOUT
The body of the Kodak Special, Model A incorporates several unusual design features. The most immediately obvious of these is the Bakelite panel on either side of the lens and cover and the distinctively patterned leather covering of the camera is sealskin. Chrome accents are throughout the camera. Original brass tag with name. It folds smoothly closed to 2 inches.
Sold for decorative purposes only. May or may not work.
CREATOR Eastman Kodak Company
DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1916.
MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Sealskin Leather, Chrome, Optical Glass, Brass.
CONDITION Good. Wear consistent with age and use. Bellows appear to be intact. Missing leather handle. Back round view window broken.
DIMENSIONS H 9 in. W 4.25 in. D 8 in.
HISTORY
The Autographic Kodak Special, Model A when it first appeared in 1915 was a state-of-the-art hand camera which many amateur photographers must have aspired to own.
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- Dimensions
- 4.25ʺW × 8ʺD × 9ʺH
- Styles
- Industrial
- Brand
- Eastman Kodak
- Period
- Early 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Art Glass
- Chrome
- Leather
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Black
- Condition Notes
- see above see above less
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