No. 1A Gift Kodak Camera
Walter Dorwin Teague (American, 1883–1960), designer
Eastman Kodak Company, American, established 1892, manufacturer
Details
Title
No. 1A Gift Kodak Camera
Artist/Maker
Walter Dorwin Teague (American, 1883–1960), designer
Eastman Kodak Company, American, established 1892, manufacturer
Date
1930
Medium
Wood, chrome, and leather
Dimensions
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Credit
Purchase with funds from the Decorative Arts Acquisition Trust in honor of David G. Hayes, Chairman of the Friends of the Decorative Arts
Accession #
1987.99.1
Walter Dorwin Teague actively promoted Machine Age aesthetics in his designs. The use of a personal cameras was still a luxury, and this elegant version with its geometric styling and chromed elements indicated the sophistication and modernity of its owner.