Kodak Folding Pocket No.1 Mod C

The Kodak Folding Pocket No.1 Mod C represents an early 20th-century effort to make photography accessible to the amateur. Produced between 1905 and 1915, this camera exemplifies Kodak's strategy of offering simpler, more portable folding cameras alongside their iconic box cameras. Designed for roll film (though the listed 135 format is likely an error, as 35mm wasn't standardized by Kodak until later models), it likely used 127 or similar roll film, allowing for snapshots in a pocket-sized package. Its folding bellows design offered compactness when collapsed, making it relatively portable for the era, though its build quality and features were basic compared to higher-end models, focusing on ease of use and affordability over sophisticated optics or durability.