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Subiaco Museum > Records

CAMERA: SIX-20 'BROWNIE' C

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c. 1946

Overview

1987.137 CAMERA: SIX-20 'BROWNIE' C

Box shaped camera with hinged back which opens for insertion of film. A screw on one side locks film holder in position. The front of camera has one aperture for the lens, and two magnifying lenses for upright or horizontal focusing of camera. Leather strap diagonally on upper surface for carrying. Small knob on one side for shutter operation. Made in USA by Eastman Kodak.

Historical information

From home of Mrs N.A. Cochrane, 28 Aberdare Road, Shenton Park.

The Brownie was introduced in February of 1900 by George Eastman's company, Eastman Kodak as a low-priced, point-and-shoot, hand-held camera. Kodak heavily marketed the Brownie camera to children.

Details

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Registration number

cwa-org-43-1987.137

Item type

Material

Width

85 mm

Height or length

100 mm

Depth

115 mm

Inscriptions and markings

Eastman Kodak

Contextual Information

Camera from the home of Mrs N.A. Cochrane, 28 Aberdare Road, Shenton Park.

Keywords

Aberdare Road [66], Shenton Park

EASTMAN KODAK Company

Place made

United States

Year

c. 1946

Primary significance criteria

Historic significance

Scientific or research significance

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