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Vintage 1930s Kodak Six-20 Portrait Brownie Box Camera – Walter Dorwin Teague Art Deco Design
Vintage 1930s Kodak Six-20 Portrait Brownie Box Camera – Walter Dorwin Teague Art Deco Design
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Acquire a stunning piece of 20th-century design history with this authentic vintage 1930s Kodak Six-20 Portrait Brownie box camera. Designed for the Eastman Kodak Company by the legendary "Dean of Industrial Design," Walter Dorwin Teague, this model transforms a utilitarian box camera into a striking, fashion-forward decorative statement.
Unlike standard entry-level box cameras of the era, this is the specialized Portrait Brownie variation. It features an integrated sliding metal selector lever right below the lens barrel. Pushing the lever allows the camera to shift internal lens elements seamlessly between landscape photography and dedicated close-up portrait distances marked directly on the plate: "5 to 10 Feet" or "Beyond 10 Feet". [1, 2]
Unlike standard entry-level box cameras of the era, this is the specialized Portrait Brownie variation. It features an integrated sliding metal selector lever right below the lens barrel. Pushing the lever allows the camera to shift internal lens elements seamlessly between landscape photography and dedicated close-up portrait distances marked directly on the plate: "5 to 10 Feet" or "Beyond 10 Feet".
Product Details:
- Brand: Eastman Kodak Company (Made in USA)
- Designer: Walter Dorwin Teague (1883–1960)
- Model: Six-20 Portrait Brownie
- Production Era: c. 1934–1941
- Film Format: 620 Roll Film
- Notable Feature: Gold/bronze geometric faceplate, integrated portrait slider lever, dual viewfinders
- Condition: Excellent vintage cosmetic condition. The Teague enamel faceplate displays vivid gold details with minor, age-appropriate edge wear character. The leatherette body covering is securely intact, and the top handle is present. Mechanically untested; the portrait slide tab and shutter mechanisms function smoothly. Sold as an exceptional, premium historical display piece.
- Dimensions: Approximately 3.5" W x 4.75" H x 5.25" D
- Weight: Approx. 1.1 lbs unboxed
- Condition: Excellent vintage cosmetic condition. The Teague enamel faceplate displays vivid gold details with minor, age-appropriate edge wear character. The leatherette body covering is securely intact, and the top handle is present. Mechanically untested; the portrait slide tab and shutter mechanisms function smoothly. Sold as an exceptional, premium historical display piece.
Dimensions: Approximately 3.5" W x 4.75" H x 5.25" D
Weight: Approx. 1.1 lbs unboxed
