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Catalog Number |
2012.301.1006 |
Object Name |
camera |
Description |
Polaroid Electric Eye Camera #900 Manufactured by the Polaroid Company, know for its instant cameras, in the early 1960's. This model weghs around 5 lbs and had a large leather strap attached to the side to help hold onto the camera while taking pictures. Instant film was loaded inside the camera and after the picture was taken the operator opened the back of the camera, and lifted the print out. A special tool called a print coater containing a chemical to preserve the image was then wiped over the photo. This camera is stored in its original box and contains the operating instructions. with the instructions included. |
Accession number |
2012.301 |
Caption |
Polaroid Electrid Eye Camera #900 |