Rolleiflex camera taken by an American soldier
Extent and Medium
a: Height: 5.500 inches (13.97 cm) | Width: 3.500 inches (8.89 cm) | Depth: 4.000 inches (10.16 cm)
b: Height: 5.625 inches (14.288 cm) | Width: 5.000 inches (12.7 cm) | Depth: 4.375 inches (11.113 cm)
c: Height: 1.500 inches (3.81 cm) | Width: 2.000 inches (5.08 cm) | Diameter: 1.000 inches (2.54 cm)
d: Height: 11.000 inches (27.94 cm) | Width: 0.375 inches (0.953 cm)
Archival History
The camera and accessories were acquired by Hilbert Margol during his service with the US Army in Europe during WWII. Donated by Hilbert Margol to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 2015.
Acquisition
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Collection, Gift of Hilbert and Howard Margol
Scope and Content
Standard Rolleiflex 6 x 6 K2 camera, in leather case with accessories acquired by Hilbert Margol while serving with the US Army. Margol took it from a German soldier and then used it throughout the rest of his time while serving overseas.
Conditions Governing Access
No restrictions on access
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
a: Camera: Camera: Standard Rolleiflex 6 x 6 K2 camera, in leather case with accessories; manufactured in Germany 1932-1938 b: Case c: Lens hood d: Remote shutter
Genre
- Audiovisual and Photographic Materials
- Object