How lenses are (were) made

[zsas]

Yes, the formation of Hawk-Eye Works was 1956:

1956 - KODAK VERICHROME Pan Film was introduced, a black-and-white film that replaced the popular KODAK VERICHROME Film launched in 1931. ♦ Tennessee Eastman introduced VEREL Fiber for use in rugs, draperies and other household furnishings. ♦ Kodak formed the Apparatus and Optical Division, which included the Camera Works and the Hawk-Eye Works in Rochester.

Per:
http://www.kodak.com/ek/US/en/Our_Company/History_of_Kodak/Milestones_-_chronology/1930-1959.htm

 

[AgX]

The Apparatus and Optical Division was installed in 1956. The Hawk Eye Works are 50 years or so older.

Edit:
The Kodak lens making department moved from their former location into the premises of the Kodak Hawk Eye Works in 1913.

 

[zsas]

What about that purchase order for a 16mm lens in the first few mins. Could that help us date it to 50's+? I know 16mm was around before 1950's but 16mm sure took off then

 

[noacronym]

I had never heard of the Kodak Chevron. I just googled it up for a quick look. Hot dang. I'll bet that's a camera that can give sharpness you could cut your finger on.

Added later. Looky here: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Kodak-Chevr...573?pt=US_Vintage_Cameras&hash=item1c1a1b0c7d

A 620 Camera. Darn. I wish I could figure out why Kodak was so enamoured with that 620 reel.. Certainly 120 was the predominant film size, even then.

 

[Steve Toner]

At the 0:35 mark, the lens serial number is RA006. 1952.