Walter Dorwin Teague
"Beau Brownie" Camera, Model 2A

"Beau Brownie" Camera, Model 2A
"Beau Brownie" Camera, Model 2A
"Beau Brownie" Camera, Model 2A
CultureAmerican
Titles
  • "Beau Brownie" Camera, Model 2A
DateDesigned 1930, manufactured 1930-1933
PlaceRochester, New York, United States
MediumLeather, metal, and glass
DimensionsOverall: 5 × 3 1/4 × 5 in. (12.7 × 8.3 × 12.7 cm)
Credit LineGift of John and Jean Geresi
Object number2002.172
Non exposé

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ProvenanceJohn and Jean Geresi; given to MFAH, 2002.
Exhibition History"American Modern: 1920's and 30's Design," Museum of Fine Arts Houston, March 15–July 20, 2003.

"Icons of Style: A Century of Fashion Photography," Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, June 23–September 22, 2019.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Marked around the lens: "BEAU / BROWNIE", "DOUBLET LENS"

Marked on the faace at lower center: "EASTMAN KODAK CO."

Marked on the side rewind knob: "USE KODAK FILM 116"

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