Description

The most common camera in 1908 was the Kodak Brownie and this photo could have been taken with one.

Design: A literal cardboard or wooden box covered in imitation leather.

Operation: Extremely simple—no focus, no adjustable aperture. It was a "point and shoot."

Cost: In 1908, a No. 1 Brownie cost just 5 shillings , making it affordable for the working class.

Technology: It used roll film (the 120 format was introduced around this time), which meant users didn't have to carry heavy glass plates.

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📍 52.033831, -1.480535

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