This is a rare early Kodak Non-Autographic Vest Pocket folding camera, made by the Eastman Kodak Company. in Rochester, New York, with patent dates of 1902, 1908 and 1910. Production date estimated from the serial number is 1913 which would make this camera a true “antique” (100 + years old).

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This style camera was only in manufacture from 1912 to 1914. This was the first camera to use the smaller 127 film size with images measuring 4.13 x 6.35cm (1.63 X 2.5 inches). 

This item preceded the “Autographic” model (made from 1915 to 1926). It had a door on the back which could be opened to inscribe information on the back of the film. 

Physical Description

Rectangular, black, metal camera with rounded ends. Front of camera shows central film aperture window bordered by an irregular shaped metal plate with extensive text, (see photo) and a view finder to right of the plate. Top of camera has metal film winder on right side, and a small 'lock/open' switch for unfolding the camera. The front opens by releasing the catch and pulling out the metal panel which holds the aperture window. The front remains adjoined to the body of the camera by a leather 'accordion' fold out (see photo). The extent to which it is folded out is controlled by the metal hinges. The back of the camera has a circular metal plate in the center with an orange-tinted window. On the right side of the lens is a vertically rectangular metal plate. Plate will lift up to support the camera in the portrait mode. A serial number is found on the back of this metal plate. Comes with an original brown leather case with an Eastman Kodak embossed “EKC” snap logo, (see photo). The “ball bearing” shutter mechanism and aperture setting is still functional.