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Kodak Folding 35-mm Camera Retina IIa

Inventory Number 86432


Item type
Object
Makers
Kodak
Provenance
Pres. by Mr. & Mrs. Lockwood
Dimensions
Height: 89mm Width: 130mm Depth: 41mm Weight: 636g
Inventory No
86432
Accession Number
1981-8/29

Description

A brown leather camera case containing a Kodak Retina IIa folding camera with a Kodak Ektar lens (no. 1492083). The case closes at the top using a copper alloy snap button fastener. It has a label on the interior describing different exposure levels and recommended settings for the camera. There is also a label on the interior with a name and address. The camera is made from steel and is partially covered with fish skin. It has several circular dials on the top and base. A clasp on the side can be opened to reveal the interior of the camera.