GEH now GEM (George Eastman Museum) acqusition

[Photo Engineer]

GEH (George Eastman House) is now known as GEM (George Eastman Museum).

They have made a very fine acquisition to their collection of rare items.

https://www.eastman.org/two-rare-rolls-early-kodak-film-acquired-george-eastman-museum

My thanks to Bob Shanebrook for reminding me of this.

PE

 

[GregW]

Pictures of them: http://petapixel.com/2016/07/12/two-unexposed-rolls-1880s-kodak-film-acquired-eastman-museum/

 

[Photo Engineer]

Seek and ye shall find!

 

[Prof_Pixel]

My thanks to Bob Shanebrook for reminding me of this.

PE

Bob is one of the people that contributed to make it possible.

 

[Pioneer]

I use my little Brownie often. I am frequently amazed at the results that come out of it. It is easy to forget that simple box camera had over 20 years of history behind it.

I am glad that the original is still out there to view.

 

[AgX]

GEH (George Eastman House) is now known as GEM (George Eastman Museum).

What may be seen as disadvantage, as that institution offers more than a typical museum does.

But I admit for the uninitiated it gains more information about its function.

 

[Julie McLeod]

I'm curious where this film was before GEM acquired it. Does anyone know the backstory?

 

[AgX]

Most likely they were in posession of a collector.

 

[Julie McLeod]

Most likely they were in posession of a collector.

Ah, probably. I would have loved a "found in the attic" or thrift store find though.

 

[Photo Engineer]

If you want details, contact GEM.

PE