History of Photography Podcast 10 : The Kodak Brownie
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The Kodak Brownie camera was one of the most popular cameras in the history of photography. The Brownie popularized low-cost photography and introduced the concept of the snapshot to a public eager to preserve their personal and family memories. With its simple controls and initial price of $1, it was intended to be a camera that anyone could afford and use.

Links for this episode:

• The George Eastman House’s Brownie Collection)

• Kodak’s Brownie History Page) (a little dated, but interesting)

• Brownie In Motion) – Stephen Takacs very cool project – also on Stephen’s website)

The Kodak Brownie