Vintage c. 1890 gelatin silver print vernacular photograph of a horse and buggy parked in front of a picket fence on a sunny tree lined street. The shadow of the photographer can be seen cast on the street in the foreground.
This photo was created using the first Kodak camera, no. 540. Introduced by George Eastman, it placed the power of photography in the hands of anyone who could press a button. Unlike earlier cameras that used a glass plate negative for each exposure, the Kodak came preloaded with a 100-exposure roll of flexible film. After finishing the roll, the consumer mailed the camera back to the factory to have the prints made. The camera, loaded with a fresh roll of film was returned with the negatives and mounted prints. In capturing everyday moments and memories, the Kodak's distinctive circular snapshots defined a new style of photography––informal, personal, and fun.
Measurements: 4.25" x 5.25" mounted with an image size diameter of 3.5"
Seller info: shelf 10