Object Timeline

1982

  • Work on this object began.

1987

  • Work on this object ended.

2021

  • We acquired this object.

2023

2025

  • You found it!

Camera, Polaroid Folding Instant Camera, 1982–1987

This is a camera. It was manufactured by Polaroid Corporation. It is dated 1982–1987 and we acquired it in 2021. Its medium is plastic, metal, leather. It is a part of the department.

This object was donated by Kathy Hamilton. It is credited Gift of the Family of Phil Patton.

Its dimensions are

H x W x D (closed): 3.2 × 24.8 × 10.5 cm (1 1/4 × 9 3/4 × 4 1/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Camera, Polaroid Folding Instant Camera, 1982–1987; Manufactured by Polaroid Corporation (United States); plastic, metal, leather; H x W x D (closed): 3.2 × 24.8 × 10.5 cm (1 1/4 × 9 3/4 × 4 1/8 in.); Gift of the Family of Phil Patton; 2021-13-1

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