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Agfa Karat Folding Roll Film Camera with Compur-Rapid Shutter

Inventory Number 97171


Item type
Object
Makers
Agfa
Provenance
Presented by Mr. & Mrs. Lockwood
Dimensions
Height: 100mm Width: 145mm Depth: 61mm Weight: 681g
Inventory No
97171
Accession Number
1981-8/28

Description

A brown leather case containing an Agfa Karat folding roll film camera with Compur-Rapid shutter and lens (no. 22007) by Schneider, Kreuznach. The case has a copper alloy snap button fastener on the back and a short, thin strap attached to both sides. A steel screw in the side of the base is used to hold the camera in place inside the case. The camera is made from steel and partially covered with fish skin. It has a yellow lens. There is a clasp on the side to open the back of the camera.