GEH now GEM (George Eastman Museum) acqusition

Photo Engineer · Jul 16, 2016

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.

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GregW · Jul 16, 2016

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

Photo Engineer · Jul 16, 2016

Seek and ye shall find!

Prof_Pixel · Jul 16, 2016

Photo Engineer said:
My thanks to Bob Shanebrook for reminding me of this.

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

Pioneer · Jul 16, 2016

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 · Jul 17, 2016

Photo Engineer said:
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 · Jul 17, 2016

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

AgX · Jul 17, 2016

Most likely they were in posession of a collector.

Julie McLeod · Jul 17, 2016

AgX said:
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 · Jul 17, 2016

If you want details, contact GEM.

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GEH now GEM (George Eastman Museum) acqusition

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