ManufacturerManufactured by
Eastman Kodak Co. (American, established 1888)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
Not on view
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Decorative Arts, Craft, and DesignObject Type
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"
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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