Designer
Walter Dorwin Teague (American, 1883–1960)American, 1883–1960
ManufacturerManufactured by
Eastman Kodak Co.(American, established 1888)American, established 1888
CultureAmerican
Titles
- "Beau Brownie" Camera, Model 2A
DateDesigned 1930, manufactured 1930–1933
PlaceRochester, New York, United States
MediumLeather, metal, and glass
DimensionsOverall: 4 × 3 × 4 1/4 in. (10.2 × 7.6 × 10.8 cm)
Credit LineGift of John and Jean Geresi
Object number2002.173
Not on view
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Department
Decorative Arts, Craft, and DesignObject Type
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 120"
Marked on the faace at lower center: "EASTMAN KODAK CO."
Marked on the side rewind knob: "USE KODAK FILM 120"
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