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Big Shot Camera

This is a camera. It was designed by Henry Dreyfuss and manufactured by Polaroid Corporation. It is dated 1971 and we acquired it in 1999. Its medium is molded plastic, metal. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

It is credited Museum purchase through gift of Neil Sellin.

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Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 21 x 15.5 x 26cm (8 1/4 x 6 1/8 x 10 1/4in.)

Cite this object as

Big Shot Camera; Designed by Henry Dreyfuss (American, 1904–1972); Manufactured by Polaroid Corporation (United States); USA; molded plastic, metal; H x W x D: 21 x 15.5 x 26cm (8 1/4 x 6 1/8 x 10 1/4in.); Museum purchase through gift of Neil Sellin; 1999-2-3

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