Record

Title	Kodak vest pocket autographic camera
Repository	Harrow Museum Collection
Ref No	HMC/I/2/1987:90
ObjectNumber	1987:90
Date	1915-1926
Description	Autographic version of the Vest Pocket Kodak camera. Black body of the compact strut folding type. Plate around lens: "MADE BY EASTMAN KODAK Co. ROCHESTER, N. Y. U.S.A." along with information about lens. On reverse, plate around eyepiece: "VEST POCKET / AUTOGRAPHIC KODAK" and "U. S. PATENTS - MAR.4.1902; MAY 6.1913" With brown leather canvas case.
Comments	The vest Pocket Autographic was introduced in 1915 (White 1981, 77). Serial numbers from about 200,000. A best seller in WWI, when it was advertised as 'The Soldier's Camera'. Variations - February 1915: stop stud for vertical support eliminated, from serial number 231,401; 1920: 'Japan Crystal' crackle enamel finish introduced.
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Object Name	Camera
Materials	Metal, leather, glass
Location	On Display

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