Kodak PETITE Vest Pocket Model B 127 film folding camera in LAVENDER with stylus

Description

Kodak
"Petite"
compact folding Vest Pocket model B camera in
Lavender
color. Made in Rochester, NY by Eastman Kodak Company. Circa 1930. Uses 127 size film, and produces 4.5x6cm negatives. Scarce colored versions of the compact Vest Pocket Kodak cameras with colored bellows. This Lavender colored version of the Petite camera has has a brownish leather covering with diamond pattern on the back. Lavender colored finish on the metal parts of the camera. Matching colored original bellows. The bellows is a little stiff to slide out on the rail, but it will come out ok. We cannot guarantee the light tightness of the original colored Kodak bellows. This Lavender Kodak Petite camera is in
Ex/Ex+ or 8/8.5 of 10
cosmetic condition. No dings or dents. Overall very nice finish on this Lavender colored Kodak Petite camera. Don't miss this chance to own a rare Lavender colored Kodak Petite camera with original colored bellows. Includes 127 film spool, and writing stylus. This Lavender Kodak Petite sells with
no reserve
at a price of
5
. I have more Kodak Vintage and Rare collectible cameras in my eBay Store, and Web Page.
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The Kodak Petite was a colored variant of the Vest Pocket Kodak Model B that was introduced in 1929 with marketing aimed at the women due to its stylish appearance. The basic Kodak Petite was produced in 5 colors: blue, gray, green, lavender and old rose. The body featured a diamond pattern to the covering that was repeated on a matching case and bellows in a contrasting color. Conventional folding bed camera for 127 film, based upon the Vest Pocket Kodak Model B, but in various colors. The complete folding section, including the bed, is formed as a single piece that then fits into the roll film back. The two have to be separated to load and remove the film. Special versions were also produced with enamelled faceplates, with some particular variants being produced in limited numbers. Production from 1929 – 1934. Meniscus Lens. Rotary Shutter.
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