A lovely little mid-century viewfinder camera made from warm brown Bakelite, produced by Eastman Kodak between 1953 and 1962. The Brownie Holiday is part of the legendary Brownie family — one of the most successful and beloved camera ranges in photographic history, which democratised photography for generations of amateur snapshooters from 1900 onwards. Uses 127 roll film, producing 8 exposures per roll at a frame size of 43×65mm.

Condition

• Body: Chip to the Bakelite on top. Minor surface rust on back hinges. Minor surface wear commensurate with age.
• Optics: Clear and free of fungus. Some dust present in viewfinder.
• Mechanics: Shutter fires correctly. Film advance knob operates as expected.

Provenance

• Maker: Eastman Kodak Company, Rochester, New York, USA — the company that put a camera in the hands of ordinary people.
• Model: Brownie Holiday — part of the iconic Brownie range, first introduced in 1900 and produced continuously for over 80 years. The Brownie Holiday was one of several Brownie models produced in the 1950s aimed at the family snapshot market.
• Film: 127 roll film [still available from specialist suppliers].
• Era: 1953–1962 — the golden age of family photography.