Kodak Petite 'Diamond Door'

The Petite 'Diamond Door' by Kodak was a compact 35mm camera produced from 1929 to 1933, utilizing the 135 format that was gaining popularity during this transitional period in photography. Named for its distinctive "Diamond Door" feature, which likely referred to a unique film access mechanism, the camera catered to amateur photographers seeking a portable option for capturing everyday snapshots. As one of Kodak's consumer offerings during the Great Depression era, it reflected the company's efforts to make photography more accessible to the general public while maintaining the reliability expected from the Kodak brand.