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Auto Graflex Single Lens Reflex Camera with Plate and Roll Film Back

Inventory Number 83966


Item type
Object
Makers
Kodak
Dimensions
Height: 192mm Width: 229mm Depth: 157mm Weight: 2625g
Inventory No
83966

Description

A black leather rectangular case with a clasp that is lined with purple velvet. It contains the rectangular body of a single lens reflex camera. The body is covered with fish skin and has a handle on top. The top is hinged and opens to reveal the internal mechanism of the camera. The exterior of the body has a black metal plate on one side and a camera lens on the opposite side. The other two sides have several copper alloy screw fixings. The box also contains a black metal plate with a rectangular hinged compartment covered with fish skin that closes with a metal clasp. There is an oculus on the lid of the compartment. There is also a small square metal plate in the case. There is also a small circular card box with a lid labelled "camera components" that contains nine copper alloy screws and fixings. Lastly, there is a paper with handwritten information about the camera.