Kodak No.2 Brownie Camera 1902 Model B & Black Grained Cardboard Carrying Case

Collectibles : Photographic : Cameras : Kodak

 

This is an unusual antique box camera marked “No. 2 BROWNIE CAMERA MODEL B”. It is also marked “U.S. PATENTS Dec. 1, 1891; Sept. 25, 1894; April. 11, 1899; Nov. 27, 1900; Jan. 21, 1902. Other patents pending. MADE BY EASTMAN KODAK CO., ROCHESTER, N.Y., U.S.A.” and “THREAD BLACK PAPER UNDER THE MASK”. The front of the camera is open with a cocking shutter. It may have had a front cover that was removed (not included). It appears it would have to be removable to cock the shutter. The camera measures approx. 3 ½ “ by 4 ¼ “ and is 5 5/8” long. The leather carrying strap marked “NO. 2 BROWNIE” is missing the back metal piece it was attached to. It fits in a black grained paper covered cardboard box marked “Brownie on the front latch. Inside it is marked “CARRYING CASE FOR No. 2 BROWNIE CAMERA MADE BY EASTMAN KODAK Co. ROCHESTER, N.Y.” The case is missing the carrying straps. The shutter works but can stick. It is well used with wear. There are 9 pictures for viewing. Buyer pays shipping costs for a 2 pound package sent from NY zip code 14873.

Item ID: 8245