Vintage Kodak Brownie 2A Camera and Canvas Case - untested

No.2A Brownies were made with a leatherette covering the card constructed camera until 1924 when the card was replaced by metal. It uses a metal film carrier and features two reflecting finders. It is opened by releasing two pivoted catches and pulling out winding key.

Details:

Introduced: April 1907; Discontinued: 1936

Film size: 116
Picture size: 2 1/2 X 4 1/4"
Manufactured: US, Canada, UK from 1930-1936
Lens: Meniscus
Shutter: Rotary
Numbers made: over 2,100,000 before 1921

Variations:

Aug 1909: Eyelets were fitted to lens and finder windows.
Oct 1911: The Model B was introduced with internal changes to lens board.
June 1917: Film tension springs were moved from the centre to the spool ends.
Oct 1917: The case latches were improved with rounded ends and milled edges.
Jan 1918: A metal nameplate was added to the back.
Mar 1920: A trigger guard was fitted.
Apr 1924: The Model C was introduced with an aluminium body, tripod sockets, hinged back with spring latch and a finer grain leatherette covering.
Apr 1920-1933: US models were available in five colours: red, grey, green brown or blue as well as black.
1930-1936: UK models were available in four colours: brown, blue, claret and green as well as black. The black model was discontinued in 1935 and the blue model was discontinued in 1936.
From 1932: The winding key was replaced by a knob.


Good overall condition however there may be imperfections due to age and use. The camera is untested so no guarantee if working. Please see photos for more information.

Dimensions of the camera are approximately 6'' / 15cm length, 3 1/4'' / 8.25cm width, 5'' / 12.5cm height.

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