Eastman Kodak Co.
"Jiffy Six-16" Camera

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ManufacturerManufactured by Eastman Kodak Co.American, established 1888

CultureAmerican

Titles

"Jiffy Six-16" Camera

DateDesigned 1933, manufactured 1933–1937

PlaceRochester, New York, United States

MediumLeather, metal, glass, and plastic

DimensionsOverall: 7 5/8 × 3 1/2 × 1 1/2 in. (19.4 × 8.9 × 3.8 cm)

Credit LineGift of John and Jean Geresi

Object number2002.178

Current Location

The Nancy and Rich Kinder Building

Gallery 206

Exposé

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Department

Decorative Arts, Craft, and Design

Object Type

INDUSTRIAL DESIGN

ProvenanceJohn and Jean Geresi; given to MFAH, 2002.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks

Marked on the top, under the handle: "MADE IN U.S.A. BY / EASTMAN KODAK CO. / ROCHESTER, N.Y.", "JIFFY KODAK / SIX-16"

Marked around the lens: "TWINDAR LENS", "5 TO 10 / FEET", "BEYOND / 10 FEET"

Marked on the back, lower right: "(arrow) OPEN / ONLY WHILE / WINDING"

Marked on metal winder: "USE ONLY / FILM 616"

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