Art Deco Eastman Kodak Baby Brownie Special Camera

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This charming Eastman Kodak Baby Brownie Special is a quintessential piece of mid-century photographic history, manufactured in Rochester, N.Y., between … Read more This charming Eastman Kodak Baby Brownie Special is a quintessential piece of mid-century photographic history, manufactured in Rochester, N.Y., between 1939 and 1954. Designed by the legendary industrial designer Walter Dorwin Teague, the camera is a masterpiece of the Art Deco movement, featuring a sleek, black Bakelite body with distinctive vertical ribbing and ivory-toned accents.
What makes the "Special" edition stand out from its predecessor is the addition of a fixed optical viewfinder on top, replacing the older fold-out frame. It was engineered for simplicity and portability, using 127 roll film to produce small, square snapshots. With its iconic red window on the back for tracking frame numbers and its durable, tactile construction, this camera is not just a collector's item but a beautiful example of how everyday technology was transformed into high art during the mid-20th century.
It is in great vintage condition(marks and wear consistent with its age and history).
Dimensions (approximately):
3.5" L x 2.75" W x 3.25" H See less