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1969

  • Work on this object began.

2025

Minox Model C Subminiature Camera Camera, 1969

This is a camera. It was invented by Walter Zapp and manufactured by Minox GmBH Optische und Feinmechanische Werke. It is dated 1969 and we acquired it in 2025. Its medium is aluminum, glass, plastic, electronic components. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Craig Williams. It is credited Gift of Craig Williams, Kamerahaus Inc..

Its dimensions are

H x W x D (open): 1.6 × 13.7 × 2.9 cm (5/8 × 5 3/8 × 1 1/8 in.) H x W x D (closed): 1.6 × 12 × 2.9 cm (5/8 × 4 3/4 × 1 1/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Minox Model C Subminiature Camera Camera, 1969; Invented by Walter Zapp (Latvian, 1905 – 2003); Manufactured by Minox GmBH Optische und Feinmechanische Werke; aluminum, glass, plastic, electronic components; H x W x D (open): 1.6 × 13.7 × 2.9 cm (5/8 × 5 3/8 × 1 1/8 in.) H x W x D (closed): 1.6 × 12 × 2.9 cm (5/8 × 4 3/4 × 1 1/8 in.); Gift of Craig Williams, Kamerahaus Inc.; 2025-20-1

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