Eastman Kodak Co.
"Petite" Camera

ManufacturerAmerican, established 1888
CultureAmerican
Titles
  • "Petite" Camera
DateDesigned 1929, manufactured 1929–1934
PlaceRochester, New York, United States
MediumLeather, metal, and glass
DimensionsOverall: 2 3/4 × 5 × 1 in. (7 × 12.7 × 2.5 cm)
Credit LineGift of John and Jean Geresi
Object number2002.177
Current Location
The Nancy and Rich Kinder Building
Gallery 206
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ProvenanceJohn and Jean Geresi; given to MFAH, 2002.
Exhibition HistoryExhibited in "American Modern: 1920's and 30's Design" at the Museum of Fine Arts Houston, March 15 to July 20, 2003.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Stamped on the rewind knob: "USE FILM No.127"

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