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Kodak Collection (#4)

"Capturing Moments: The Legacy of Kodak" Step back in time to the 1930s, when George Eastman revolutionized photography with his creation of Eastman Kodak

Background imageKodak Collection: Diagram showing how to insert a Eastman negative film roll into a camera, 19th century

Diagram showing how to insert a Eastman negative film roll into a camera, 19th century
Diagram showing how to insert a Eastman negative film roll into a camera

Background imageKodak Collection: Engraving depicting various types of early cameras, 19th century

Engraving depicting various types of early cameras, 19th century
Engraving depicting various types of early cameras

Background imageKodak Collection: Early 20th Century Advertisement For Photography Using Kodak Camera And Film

Early 20th Century Advertisement For Photography Using Kodak Camera And Film. From The Mansions Of England In The Olden Time, Published 1906

Background imageKodak Collection: Prince Farouk Street in Port Said, Egypt

Prince Farouk Street in Port Said, Egypt
Prince Farouk Street, a shopping street in Port Said in north-eastern Egypt. 1910s

Background imageKodak Collection: Poster, Springtime is Kodak Time

Poster, Springtime is Kodak Time. Showing the Kodak Girl in her distinctive black and white striped dress. circa 1920s

Background imageKodak Collection: Poster Art, the Kodak Girl

Poster Art, the Kodak Girl by a river in her distinctive black and white striped dress. circa 1920s

Background imageKodak Collection: Early Kodachrome Sheet Film

Early Kodachrome Sheet Film

Background imageKodak Collection: 1899 Box Camera and Film

1899 Box Camera and Film Date: 1899

Background imageKodak Collection: Aerial view of Great Smoky Mountains National Park from helicopter in autumn

Aerial view of Great Smoky Mountains National Park from helicopter in autumn

Background imageKodak Collection: Punt Picture

Punt Picture
A girl takes a photograph of her friends with a large Kodak camera, while sailing in a punt. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageKodak Collection: Kodak film wallet for photographs and negatives 1950s

Kodak film wallet for photographs and negatives 1950s
Kodak folding film wallet for photographs on Verichrome pan film. The collection of your photographs and negs would be collected in the local chemist on a different day, showing the purchasers name

Background imageKodak Collection: Camera Shop, Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex

Camera Shop, Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex
Putmans Camera Shop at Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex, with holidaymakers walking by. 1962

Background imageKodak Collection: Kodak Factory 1930S

Kodak Factory 1930S
Glass lenses being sorted at the Kodak works in Wealdstone Date: 1930s

Background imageKodak Collection: KODAK ADVERTISEMENT, 1914. For Kodak cameras from an American magazine

KODAK ADVERTISEMENT, 1914. For Kodak cameras from an American magazine

Background imageKodak Collection: Advertisement for Kodak Brownie box cameras, 1900

Advertisement for Kodak Brownie box cameras, 1900. From 1888 the Kodak box camera took Eastmans coated paper roll film. From The Illustrated London News. (London, 4 August 1900)

Background imageKodak Collection: Advertisement for Kodak cameras, 1890

Advertisement for Kodak cameras, 1890. From 1888 Kodak cameras took Eastmans coated paper roll film. From The Illustrated London News. (London, 20 September 1890)

Background imageKodak Collection: Advertisement for Kodak cameras, 1893

Advertisement for Kodak cameras, 1893. This advertisement carries the famous slogan You press the button, we do the rest. From 1888 the Kodak box camera took Eastmans coated paper roll film

Background imageKodak Collection: Advertisement for Kodak cameras

Advertisement for Kodak cameras -- Holidays are Kodak days. Featuring the Kodak Girl, on a beach with others. circa 1920s

Background imageKodak Collection: Kodak Film Wallet

Kodak Film Wallet -- a smiling couple admire some recently developed photographs. circa 1950s

Background imageKodak Collection: Rue de Barcelone, Bizerte (Bizerta), Tunisia, North Africa

Rue de Barcelone, Bizerte (Bizerta), Tunisia, North Africa
Rue de Barcelone (Barcelona Street), Bizerte (Bizerta), Tunisia, North Africa. Date: circa 1920

Background imageKodak Collection: Street scene in Colea (Kolea), Algiers Province, Algeria

Street scene in Colea (Kolea), Algiers Province, Algeria, on a busy day. Date: circa 1925

Background imageKodak Collection: Advert for Kodak, 1927

Advert for Kodak, 1927 featuring a sketch of Guildford High Street 1927

Background imageKodak Collection: Broughton Street, Savannah, Georgia, USA

Broughton Street, Savannah, Georgia, USA
Broughton Street seen from Bull Street, Savannah, Georgia, USA. Date: circa 1908

Background imageKodak Collection: Shops in Viborg, South Dakota, USA

Shops in Viborg, South Dakota, USA -- the Clyde A Keller drugstore and Olsen hardware store. Date: circa 1930

Background imageKodak Collection: Photographic print envelope

Photographic print envelope
Photographic film envelope advertising Kodak and Brownie cameras, with the developers name and address: R Jalbhoy, Elphinstone Street, Karachi, India

Background imageKodak Collection: Advert for Kodak folding pocket cameras 1909

Advert for Kodak folding pocket cameras 1909
Take a Kodak with you. Try to recall the details of your holiday of five, even two years ago. You remember that you went to this place or that, enjoyed the change, and that is all

Background imageKodak Collection: Photographic print wallet

Photographic print wallet, advertising a Kodak competition. Date: 1931

Background imageKodak Collection: New York, Rochester. George Eastman House (founder of Kodak) and International Museum

New York, Rochester. George Eastman House (founder of Kodak) and International Museum of Photography and Film. Historic home interior

Background imageKodak Collection: New York, Rochester. George Eastman House museum (founder of Kodak), garden

New York, Rochester. George Eastman House museum (founder of Kodak), garden

Background imageKodak Collection: AD: KODAK, c1920. Advertisement for Kodak cameras, c1920

AD: KODAK, c1920. Advertisement for Kodak cameras, c1920

Background imageKodak Collection: OREGON: MAIN STREET, 1939. A farmer laughing on Main Street of Independence, Oregon

OREGON: MAIN STREET, 1939. A farmer laughing on Main Street of Independence, Oregon. Photograph by Dorothea Lange, August 1939

Background imageKodak Collection: The Explorer Endorses Kodak, 1893 (engraving)

The Explorer Endorses Kodak, 1893 (engraving)
XJF862576 The Explorer Endorses Kodak, 1893 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: taken from " Matthew Henson)

Background imageKodak Collection: CHILDREN WITH CAMERA, c1900. Group of children crowded around photographer Frances

CHILDREN WITH CAMERA, c1900. Group of children crowded around photographer Frances Benjamin Johnston and her Kodak camera, c1900

Background imageKodak Collection: HAND-HELD CAMERA, c1888. Photographer taking a snapshot with the first hand-held

HAND-HELD CAMERA, c1888. Photographer taking a snapshot with the first hand-held camera develeoped by George Eastman in 1888

Background imageKodak Collection: PHOTOGRAPHY: CAMERA, 1895. The Kodet camera from Eastman. Newspaper advertisement, 1895

PHOTOGRAPHY: CAMERA, 1895. The Kodet camera from Eastman. Newspaper advertisement, 1895

Background imageKodak Collection: CAMERA: THE KODAK #1, 1889. You press the button, we do the rest. George Eastmans simple

CAMERA: THE KODAK #1, 1889. You press the button, we do the rest. George Eastmans simple, fixed-focus camera for amateur use. American magazine advertisement, 1889

Background imageKodak Collection: CAMERA ADVERTISEMENT, 1893. The Kodak camera manufactured by Eastman. Newspaper advertisement

CAMERA ADVERTISEMENT, 1893. The Kodak camera manufactured by Eastman. Newspaper advertisement, 1893

Background imageKodak Collection: CAMERA ADVERTISEMENT, 1900. An Eastman Folding Pocket Kodak. Catalogue advertisement

CAMERA ADVERTISEMENT, 1900. An Eastman Folding Pocket Kodak. Catalogue advertisement, 1900




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"Capturing Moments: The Legacy of Kodak" Step back in time to the 1930s, when George Eastman revolutionized photography with his creation of Eastman Kodak. From the iconic Folding Pocket Kodak to the sleek and stylish Kodak Cameras of that era, these devices became synonymous with capturing memories. In 1913, a captivating Kodak advertisement caught the attention of many, showcasing the power of their cameras to freeze moments in time. Fast forward to 1924, another striking advert emphasized how Kodak was at the forefront of innovation and quality. The popularity cameras soared as seen through a vintage poster advertising these remarkable devices. One such scene captured "The Square" in Dolgellau during the bustling 1930s - a snapshot frozen forever thanks to Kodak's ingenuity. Not only did they excel in camera manufacturing but also film production. In 1948, an American magazine featured an enchanting advertisement for colorful films by none other than Kodak itself. These vibrant images brought life and depth into every photograph. Kodak's influence extended beyond just photography; it even defied gravity. Witness Hatcher Levitates effortlessly suspended mid-air while capturing breathtaking shots that seemed impossible before this technological marvel came along. From picturesque Cirencester Church to awe-inspiring Guggenheim Museum, photographers relied on their trusty companion - a reliable and versatile camera from none other than Eastman Kodak. Their lenses captured architectural wonders and cultural landmarks for generations to come. Even London's peanuts couldn't escape being immortalized on film by eager shutterbugs who trusted no one else but their beloved Kodaks for preserving everyday moments that would otherwise be forgotten over time. As we reflect upon history, let us celebrate George Eastman's visionary spirit that continues to shape our world today through his enduring legacy - KODAK.