Item is a small novelty film camera that is disguised as a railroad pocket watch, first produced into early 1900's and sold until 1939. The exposure is made through the winding stem and the winding knob serves as a lens cap, and required special film cartridges. The camera is relatively common, as it was marketed for so long and several variations exist in the "Expo" trademark style, the winding knob, and the viewfinder shape. Black, red, blue enameled versions produced about 1935 are rarer.
Item is a small novelty film camera that is disguised as a railroad pocket watch, first produced into early 1900's and sold until 1939. The exposure is made through the winding stem and the winding knob serves as a lens cap, and required special film cartridges. The camera is relatively common, as it was marketed for so long and several variations exist in the "Expo" trademark style, the winding knob, and the viewfinder shape. Black, red, blue enameled versions produced about 1935 are rarer. Item has its original box and triangular viewfinder, but the lens cap is missing.
Item is a mounted albumen print on paper manufactured by Kodak and likely taken using the Kodak No. 1 camera, which came pre-loaded with film. When all 100 exposures had been made by the consumer, the entire camera was sent back to the Kodak company for prints to be made, and the camera to be reloaded. The Kodak No. 1 produced circular snapshots. The image depicts a man seated on a horse, surrounded by onlookers with bicycles. Inscription on the reverse reads "Cavalry [illeg] Park West".
Item is a handheld view master manufactured by Swayer's Inc first introduced at the New York World Fair (1939-1940). Reel has 7 diametrical, 16 mm colour transparencies of Hollywood, California landmarks. The lever on the side of the viewer will rotate the reel one frame at a time once pressed. Originally this item was meant as an educational tool for adults but quickly became a popular children's toy. Item is made of plastic and metal. Reels are interchangeable and come with a variety of themes.
File contains information on professional photographic practices inclusing: forensic, law enforcement, aerial, infrared stereo, copy photography, slide making, photomicrography, and photointerpretation for planners.
Item is a portrait of woman. Imprint on surface reads, 'Abbe 15 West 57 St. New York'. In white on surface '91241'. Inscribed in black ink on back 'Please Credit Photo by Abbe', and 'Monster Musical Super-Spectacle Happy Days at the new york hippodrome'. Inscription in pencil reads, 'Helen Carr in the' Inscription in pen reads, 'they both in same show' and 'my first wife Elsie's sister, stage name'
Item is a cabinet card portrait of woman in lace shawl. Black text below photograph reads, 'Kirkland Cheyenne, Wyo.' Brown text on back of card reads, 'Kirkland's Studio Cheyenne Wyo. Finest Appointed in the west Portraits in crayon, ink and colors. Fine large work a specialty. Duplicates from this picture can be had at any time.'
Item is a publicity portrait print of Betty Burroughs, taken by theatrical photographer Nasib. Inscriptions in white on surface of print read, 'Betty Burroughs' and 'NASIB 7'. Inscription on back in pencil reads 'Betty Burro-' and in purple stamp, 'Wine, Woman and Song' and 'Photo for newspapers only'.
Item is a full length portrait of girl on iceskates wearing a butterfly costume with wings spread. Imprint on surface reads, 'White Studio 48 Broadway, New York.' Inscription in pencil on back reads, '31, 98, 11'
Item is a publicity portrait of Beniamino Gigli, an Italian operatic singer who sang for many Italian opera companies and debuted for the Metropolitan Opera in 1920. He is shown in profile, with one foot resting upon a chair. Black ink inscription on surface of photograph reads, 'Bgigli Montreal 1925'
Item is a portrait of woman reclining in a black leotard. Embossed on lower right hand side of photograph reads, 'Arnold, Brooklyn, N.Y.' Inscription in blue ink on back of photograph reads, 'Elsie K. Orr My first Wife, (illegible letter).V.O.'
Brown leather cover and metal clasp; back cover's part of the clasp is missing. Front cover detached; missing spine; binding broken in several places. White pages with two window openings on each side, with gold borders. Pages have gilded edges. Several tintypes have hand colouring.
Photographs consist of portraits. Many photographs missing.
Item is a cabinet card photograph of a young woman with blue collar overpainted, affixed to yellow cardstock. On verso, in black letterpress, centred: "L. ROBIRA,/ Late with Theo. LILIENTHAL./ Photographer,/ 245 ROYAL STREET,/ NEW ORLEANS./ Duplicates may be had at any time." In purple pen, handwritten above: "L. Carey/ April 25, 1886". And at top left corner, handwritten in pencil, "400".
This collection consists of programs from theatre, opera, and symphony performances that the collector attended from 1952-2020. Most programs have the ticket stub tipped in, and some include newspaper reviews and clippings for the performances.
Item consists of a Playbill for a production of the Rogers and Hammerstein musical South Pacific at the Broadway Theatre in New York City, the week of August 31st, 1953.
Item consists of a Kodaslide Merit Projector. It has a 5 inch f/3.5 Kodak Projection Ektanon Lens and uses a 150-watt, 120-volt lamp. It has been made to accept all standard 2 x 2-inch slides. As opposed to other projector models of the time that featured automatic changers that could hold multiple slides at a time, the Kodaslide Merit Projector used an earlier slide-feeding method of inserting each slide individually into the top of the unit.
Item consists of a Kodak Brownie Movie Projector, the first model. The projector was manufactured from October 1952 to February 1955. It is for 8mm film, has an f/2 lens, and a max reel of 200 ft. It originally marketed for $62.50. It has a brown metal and plastic body with a removable protective cover that has an operation manual laminated inside.
Item consists of a Griswold Film Splicer Model R-3 from Jefferson, New York. The serial number is 7065. It was made by Neumade Products Corp., New York, N.Y. Factory, Buffalo N.Y. The body is made of cast iron. For 35mm film.
Item consists of a Kodascope Eight Model 70 8mm motion picture film projector. On the reverse, the projector has a dial for slower to faster projection, and a switch with options Off, Motor and Lamp. It has a grey metal body, and is for use with slow burning film only. On the front of the projector is a threading knob. It has a 1 inch f/1.6 lens.
Item consists of a Cine-Kodak Duo Spicer Outfit complete with film cement, containers, an envelope of mounting screws and strips of practice film, and splicer. Missing applicators. For 8mm and 16mm movies, buth sound and silent.
Item consists of a Picturol Projector, model E.A.Q-2 no. 1045, made by the Socety for Visual Education for The Magnavox Company in Fort Wayne Indiana. The Magnavox Company is Currently owned by Philips. The projector has a wooden base with a brown faux alligator covering, with cord to plug into an electrical outlet and metal mechanisms.
Item consists of a Kodascope Junior Film Splicing Outfit for 8mm and 16mm film. Included are directions for splicing film, a brush, an applicator, a can of film cement, a jar of film cement, an empty jar, screws and splicer in a black and silver box.
Item consists of a Kodak 500 Projector. It was the considered the most portable Kodak projector yet, weighing just over 4 kilograms and featuring a self-contained carrying case. This item has a Kodak Readymatic Changer system that could hold up to 36 slides, but the Kodak 500 Projector was also made with a metal automatic magazine changer that stored up to 30 slides, allowing purchasers to choose their preferred slide-handling system.
Item consists of a Kodak Complete Outfit of Transparent Oil Colours kit, including oil paints, Instructions for Using Kodak Transparent Oil Colors, and How to Use The Complete Outfit of Kodak Transparent Oil Colors, with a glass palette and application tools in a wooden case. They could be used for coloring contact prints and enlargements.
Item consists of a Kodaslide Projector Model 1A. The item is an improved model of the Kodaslide Projector (produced 1937-1940), the first Kodak slide projector to project 50 x 50 mm glass-mounted transparency slides. Along with improvements made by the Kodaslide Projector Model 1 (produced 1939 to 1947), the first model to accept Kodachrome transparencies in Kodaslide Ready-Mount, the Kodaslide Projector Model 1A provided a sharper, brighter projection and featured a 150-watt lamp, a 4-inch Kodak Projection Ektanon f3.5 Luminized Lens, and single-element heat-absorbing glass as an added measure to help protect the transparency slides during projection.
Item is a handheld view master manufactured by Sawyers Inc and first introduced at the New York World Fair (1939-1940). Item is made of plastic and metal. The lever on the side of the viewer will rotate the reel one frame at a time once pressed. Reels are interchangeable and come with a variety of themes.
Item is a VHS recording of the live press announcement of the Kodak Photo CD System, which was held at the Marriot Marquis in New York City on August 25th, 1992. The event included an outline of the products involved in the system and was hosted by David J Mels (Senior Vice President and Director of Communications and Public Affairs) and Kay R. Whitmore (Chairman, President and Cheif Executive Officer).
Item consists of a program for a production of the musical West Side story, directed and choreographed by Jerome Robbins, at the Winter Garden Theatre in New York, the week of October 14th, 1957.
Item is a booklet published by the Eastman Kodak Corporate Information Department about the history of the company and the benefits offered to employees.
Item is a booklet published by the Eastman Kodak Corporate Information Department detailing presentations given by company management at the Marketing Education Centre in October 1972. The presentations outline different market divisions of the company, including: Radiography, Potion Picture and Education, Business Systems, Consumer, Professional Commercial and Industrial, and Research and Developement
Item consists of the following films in original packaging: 2 Kodak Verichrome Pan: black-and-white panchromatic film VP 122 4 Kodak Verichrome Pan: film for black-and-white prints VP 620 6 Kodak Verichrome Pan: film for black-and-white prints VP 126-12 2 Kodak Verichrome Pan: black-and-white panchromatic film VP 616 1 Kodak Verichrome Pan: film for black-and-white prints VP 127 5 Kodacolor II Film: color negative film for color prints C 120 2 Kodacolor II Film: color negative film for color prints C 116 2 Kodacolor II Film: color negative film for color prints C 127 1 Kodacolor II Film: color negative film for color prints C 616 1 Kodacolor II Film: film for colour prints C 828 1 Kodacolor II Film: film for colour prints C126-24 3 N110-24 Etco Photo film for color prints, daylight type 1 Minox Agfapan 400 Professional film 6 Minolta 16 ASA 100 DIN 21 black and white film 1 Famous Brand Triple-Print Colour Film 620 1 Film for Expo Watch Camera 2 HIT film panchromatic specialized for Toy Camera, non halation fine grain high speed
Exposed film without packaging: 2 Kodak Pan Film 116 1 Kodak Verichrome Film 118-6 1 Kodak Verichrome Film 116 3 Kodacolor II Film various sizes 1 Kodak Vericolor III Professional Film , Type S VPS 120 1 Kodak TXP-220 Professional Film
Item consists of a program for the production of the Tennessee WIlliams play Orpheus Descending at the Martin Beck Theatre in New York the week of May 13th, 1957.
Item consists of a program for a musical called Hello, Dolly!, presented at the Sam S. Schubert Theatre (NYC), attended in April, 2017. Item includes newspaper clippings from this performance.
Item consists of a program for a musical called Groundhog Day the Musical, presented at the August Wilson Theatre (NYC), attended in April, 2017. Item includes newspaper clippings from this performance.
Item consists of a program for a musical called Sunday in the Park With George, presented at the Hudson Theatre (NYC), attended in April, 2017. Item includes newspaper clippings from this performance.
Item consists of a program for a musical called Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812, presented at the Imperial Theatre (NYC), attended in April, 2017. Item includes newspaper clippings from this performance.
Item consists of a program for a musical called An American in Paris, presented at Shea's Performing Arts Center, Buffalo, attended on November 12 2016. Item includes a newspaper clipping and ticket stub of this production.
Item consists of a program for a ballet presentation called New Works, presented by Joffrey Ballet Chicago at the Cadillac Palace Theatre, attended April 22 2015. Item includes clippings and a ticket stub from this production.
Item consists of a program for a musical called Carousel, presented by the Lyric Opera of Chicago, attended April 23 2015. Item includes clippings and a ticket stub from this production.
Item consists of a program for a play called The Country House, presented at the Manhattan Theatre Club (NYC), attended in November, 2014. Item includes newspaper clippings from this performance.
Item consists of a program for a musical called Side Show, presented at the St. James Theatre (NYC), attended in November, 2014. Item includes newspaper clippings from this performance.
Item consists of a program for a musical called Hedwig and the Angry Inch, presented at the Belasco Theatre (NYC), attended in November, 2014. Item includes a photograph of this show's marquee.
Item consists of a program for a play called This is Our Youth, by Lonergan, presented at the Cort Theatre (NYC), attended in November, 2014. Item includes newspaper clippings from this performance.
Item consists of a program for a musical called On the Town, presented at the Lyric Theatre (NYC), attended in November, 2014. Item includes newspaper clippings from this performance.
Item consists of a program for a presentation called 2014 Radio City Christmas Spectacular, presented at the Radio City Music Hall (NYC), attended in November, 2014. Item includes two photographs taken during the performance.
Item consists of a program for a musical called Honeymoon in Vegas, presented at the Nederlander Theatre (NYC), attended in November, 2014. Item includes newspaper clippings from this performance, and the program is signed by a member of the cast.
Item consists of a program for a musical called The Last Ship, presented at the Neil Simon Theatre (NYC), attended in November, 2014. Item includes newspaper clippings from this performance.
Item consists of a program for a musical called Jane Eyre the Musical, presented by Taproot Theatre Company at the Jewell Mainstage Theatre (Seattle), attended July 9 2014. Item includes a ticket stub from this production.
Item consists of a program for a musical called Passion by Stephen Sondheim, at the Classic Stage Company, NYC, attended in April 2013. Item includes newspaper clippings for this performance.
Item consists of a program for a play called The Nance by Douglas Carter Beane, at the Lyceum Theatre, NYC, attended in April 2013. Item includes newspaper clippings for this performance.
Item consists of a program for a musical called Matilda by Tim Minchin, at the Sam Schubert Theatre, NYC, attended on April 17 2013. Item includes newspaper clippings for this performance.
Item consists of a program for a musical called Pippin by Stephen Schwartz, at the Music Box, NYC, attended in April 2013. Item includes newspaper clippings for this performance.
Item consists of a program for a play called Vanya and Sonya and Masha and Spike by Christopher Durang, at the GoldenTheatre, NYC, attended in April 2013. Item includes newspaper clippings for this performance.
Item consists of a program for a musical called Kinky Boots by Harvey Fierstein et al, at the Al Menken Theatre, NYC, attended in April 2013. Item includes newspaper clippings for this performance.
Item consists of a program for a musical called Newsies by Alan Menken et al, at the Nederlander Theatre, NYC, attended on April 16, 2013. Item includes newspaper clippings and ticket stub for this performance.
Item consists of a program for a play called Tribes by Nina Raine at the Barrow Street Theatre (NYC), attended in November 2012. Item includes a clipping from this production.
Item consists of a program for a musical called Chaplin at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre (NYC), attended in November 2012. Item includes a clipping from this production.
Item consists of a program for a play called If There Is I Haven't Found It Yet by Payne at the Laura Pels Theatre (NYC), attended in November 2012. Item includes a clipping from this production.
Item consists of a program for a play called Grace by Wright at the Cort Theatre (NYC), attended in November 2012. Item includes a clipping from this production.
Item consists of a program for a play called Peter and the Starcatcher at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre (NYC), attended in November 2012. Item includes a clipping from this production.
Item consists of a program for a musical called A Christmas Story: The Musical at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre (NYC), attended in November 2012. Item includes a clipping from this production.
Item consists of a program for a play called The Road to Mecca by Fugard at the American Airlines Theatre (NYC), attended in January 2012. Item includes a clipping from this production.
Item consists of a program for a musical called Follies at the Marquis Theatre (NYC), attended in January 2012. Item includes a clipping from this production.
Item consists of a program for an opera called Porgy and Bess at the Richard Rodgers Theatre (NYC), attended in January 2012. Item includes a clipping from this production.
Item consists of a program for a play called Other Desert Cities by Baitz at the Booth Theatre (NYC), attended in January 2012. Item includes a clipping from this production.
Item consists of a program for a musical called On a Clear Day You Can See Forever at the St. James Theatre (NYC), attended in January 2012. Item includes a clipping from this production.
Item consists of a program for a musical called Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark, at the Foxwoods Theatre (NYC) in May 2011. Item includes clippings from this production.
Item consists of a program for a revue called The Best is Yet to Come: the Music of Cy Coleman, at the E59Theatre (NYC) in May 2011. Item includes clippings from this production.
Item consists of a program for a musical called Catch Me If You Can, at the Neil Simon Theatre (NYC) in May 2011. Item includes clippings from this production.
Item consists of a program for a play called The Normal Heart by Larry Kramer, at the Golden Theatre (NYC) in May 2011. Item includes clippings from this production.
Item consists of a program for a play called One Arm by Tennessee Williams, at Theatre Row (NYC) in May 2011. Item includes clippings from this production.
Item consists of a program for a play called The House of Blue Leaves by John Guare, at the Walter Kerr Theatre (NYC) in May 2011. Item includes clippings from this production.
Item consists of a program for a play called The Motherfucker With the Hat by Stephen Adly Giurgis, at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre (NYC) in May 2011. Item includes clippings from this production.
Item consists of a program for a play called Elling at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre (NYC), attended in November 2010. Item includes clippings from this production and a still photograph of the marquee.
Item consists of a program for a play called The Pitmen Painters by Lee Hall at the Manhattan Theatre Club at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre (NYC), attended in November 2010. Item includes clippings from this production.
Item consists of a program for a musical called Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre (NYC), attended in November 2010. Item includes clippings from this production and a still photograph of the marquee.
Item consists of a program for a play called Time Stands Still by Donald Margulies at the Cort Theatre (NYC), attended in November 2010. Item includes clippings from this production.
Item consists of a program for a musical called The Scottsboro Boys at the Lyceum Theatre (NYC), attended in November 2010. Item includes clippings from this production.
Item consists of a program for a musical called Elf at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre (NYC), attended in November 2010. Item includes clippings from this production.
Item consists of a program for a play called A Life in the Theatre by Mamet at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre (NYC), attended in November 2010. Item includes clippings from this production.
Item consists of a program for a musical called Finian's Rainbow, presented at the St. James Theatre (NYC) in December 2009. Item includes clippings from this production.
Item consists of a program for a musical called Ragtime the Musical, presented at the Neil Simon Theatre (NYC) in December 2009. Item includes clippings from this production.