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Antique Eastman Kodak Red Bellows T B I Folding Brownie 3-A Camera Model A
$ 83.18
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Description
Excellent AntiqueNo. 3-A Folding Brownie
Camera Model A
Manufactured by Eastman
Kodak Company, Rochester,
NY - Made In U.S.A.
U.S. Patents: Sept. 25, 1894;
Jan. 21, 1902; July 8, 1902;
Nov. 18, 1902.
Other Patents Applied For
Serial #178765
Horizontal format folding roll film camera
where the lens standard is pulled out on
a track fixed to the wooden baseboard.
Leatherette covering over rectangular wooden
body measuring about 9.7/8" x 4.5/8" x 2.5/8".
Hinged back released by sliding catch.
Brilliant finder fixed to one side of the baseboard,
which can be rotated through 90 degrees to allow
the camera to be used in portrait or landscape
orientation.
Focusing scale and focus lock on baseboard.
Plate film size: 124 roll film (for pictures 3¼" x 4¼").
Production Period: 1905-1911
T B I Shutter and red bellows.
In 1912 the bellows were changed from the attractive
red / maroon to the plainer black.
Excellent condition.
Gently used and cared for.
Normal scuffs and wear.
Not tested with film.
Bellows move freely and are free of holes.
All parts are working, move freely and click into place.
Film plate clean, not corroded.
Leather handle is intact.
Hinges are secure.
See photos for more detail.