I have a small vintage camera collection consisting of five cameras. All but one came from ebay. This one is the oldest and it's my favorite because it belonged to someone I knew, my husband's grandmother. She always enjoyed taking lots of pictures. This must have been her first camera. It is a box camera made by Metropolitan Industries in the 1930s when she would have been in her twenties. So you can see why this one is the most special to me.
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So little and cute!
ReplyDeletebeautiful camera, amazing that it belonged to your hubby's grandmother.
ReplyDeleteSuch a great little camera! I grew up with a few old ones around the house but never new the stories behind them!
ReplyDeleteowoie how nice to have this camera!!
ReplyDeleteIt's the memories and sentiment attached to things, that make them so much more than just 'things'. What a sweet little camera!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful camera! :)
ReplyDeleteOh what a treasure!!! We have been discussing what to do with my office, been wanting to re-vamp a bit. Would love some shelves with a collection of these vintage beauties!
ReplyDeleteOh! I love it.
ReplyDeleteA wonderful old camera. So beautiful !
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I'd love to see the rest of the collection.
ReplyDeleteI have one old Polaroid type camera from my mom and dad. I think my sister has it right now. This one is really cool! If I get a photo up on blog, will link!
ReplyDeleteI love old box cacmeras... what a special treat for you to have this as a part of your collection. Beautiful shots...
ReplyDeleteoh you have me thinking over here now - my dad loved photography too. He even had a dark room at his house (my grandmother's house) growing up - I wonder what happened to all hi sold equipment??
ReplyDeleteThe way you photographed this camera is beautiful. I haven't seen one like that and it's really cool! I have a small collection also and really enjoy thinking about the history of photography.
ReplyDeleteHow nice to have such a great old camera and that personal collection. I'll have to ask my mom if she still has their old Brownie.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fitting collection for a photographer! Thank you for hosting this link up. :)
ReplyDeleteHello, new follower here! I love that vintage camera. It's so amazing! Thanks for hosting this linky party :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great-looking little camera! Nice shots.
ReplyDeleteSO neat Deb!! I love vintage cameras, and how cool that this has a family connection.
ReplyDeleteVery cool camera with super cool connection to family history!
ReplyDeleteWow Deb, that is so cool! I would love to see a photo of her taking pictures with that camera. What a wonderful keepsake!!
ReplyDeleteI can definitely understand this one being a favorite... it's a beauty!
ReplyDeleteLove it!
ReplyDeleteI have my late father in law's canon and Polaroid from the 80's and I love them! They're so neat, and it's so cool to think about about him using them to capture family moments. I LOVE old cameras!
ReplyDeleteIt's so cute. I would love to see some of the photos she took with it!
ReplyDeleteMy Dad has a small collection too. He used to work for Kodak WAY back in the day...
These are just beauties!!! WOW...what a gift to be given. Treasure it always...I know you will♥
ReplyDeleteLaurie
How cool to have that keepsake.... also to pass on later:)
ReplyDeleteOh my, I so wish I had a camera like that! From the 30s, WOW WOW!!
ReplyDeleteI have an almost 15 years old Polaroid, lol.
So lovely and very cool that you get to care for the camera now.
ReplyDeleteI didn't join your hop today because I have helluva time getting to the people and getting stuff said. I join and then I take forever to get to everyone. Is that bad? lol.
ReplyDeleteRenae I don't think anyone expects you to visit all the time. Just chose two or three entries which catch you attention and visit those.
DeleteKaren
Yes, Karen is right! Just visiting a few entries is fine!
DeleteThat's such a special treasure to have!
ReplyDeleteLovely memories for such a special treasure , nice to keep it in the family.
ReplyDeleteHow special to have this family heirloom! Things sure have changed :-)
ReplyDeleteThat's a really cool treasure. I'm sure it 's a real gem. Is it still usable?
ReplyDeleteSpecial indeed. I remember my grandmother taking photos with little box brownie, I wonder what happened to her camera.
ReplyDeleteThanks for posting Deb.
Karen