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CASE, CAMERA SUPER EIGHT- TM BELL & HOWELL

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c. 1960

Overview

Pentagonal profile, black vinyl covered case which has the long side to the back and a three fold closure with a spring clasp. The carry strap is fixed to buckles riveted to sides of the case and is adjustable for length.

Historical information

Bell & Howell was founded in 1907 in wheeling, Illinois and manufactured projectors and motion-picture film cameras. In the 2000's the company moved out of the projector and camera business. In 1968 they started producing the Autoload 308 camera that used Super Eight film. It was manufactured in Japan.

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-33-AK1995.28B

Material

Ferrous Metal

Inscriptions and markings

Text on lid [TM BELL & HOWELL]

Year

c. 1960

Statement of significance

Historic: an early example of photographic equipment used by the masses

Social: allowed memorabilia more easily to be preseved