Kodak Bantam Special Art-Deco Masterpiece by "TEAGUE" Film 45MM Folding Camera

Description

Machine Age Art Deco Walter Dorwin Teague Kodak Bantam Special Camera
#5379588
#13129 Lens
Rochester. N.Y.
About
Machine Age Art Deco Streamline Walter Dorwin Teague Kodak Bantam special camera Very clean original untouched version of this camera. Introduced in 1936. The Special's clam shell styling enabled it to become a truly pocketable, and practical carry everywhere camera. It measures only 3 3/16" x 4 13/16" x 1 13/16" deep (81x124x45mm) and weighs in at a petite 17oz. Its body is remarkably elegant, having a beautiful black enamel finish with machined aluminum die cast body. Iconic Teague design, featured in many Museum collections. American Industrial Design classic.\
The Bantam Special was a popular camera with many high-end features, such as built-in, split-image rangefinder focusing. It used 828 roll film that was 35mm film without the dual sprockets so the image was larger at 28 x 40mm. This results in a 25% increase in negative size over 35mm -- quite considerable. Obtaining the film today is another matter. At the end of this article I provide a source for re-rolled 828 film.
Details
CREATOR
Eastman Kodak (Manufacturer) Walter Dorwin Teague (Designer)
OF THE PERIOD – Art Deco]
PLACE OF ORIGIN
United States
DATE OF MANUFACTURE
PERIOD – 1930 -1939
MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES
Enameled Aluminum, lacquered Enamel, Chrome
CONDITION
Good
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