Photograph of a child with bucket and spade

PART OF:
The Kodak Museum Collection
Made:
1900 - 1930 in unknown place
Photograph of a child with bucket and spade Photograph of a child with bucket and spade Photograph of a child with bucket and spade

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'snapshot' photograph showing a child on the beach with a bucket and spade.

The term ‘snapshot’ was first coined in the 1850s, to describe a camera shutter ‘snapping’. Overtime, the term took on the meaning of a quick, informal photograph - usually taken by an amateur.

In the twentieth century, as cameras and film became cheaper, the 'snapshot' became part of everyday life. Snapshot photographs are commonly taken at home, on holiday and at special events. However, a snapshot can be taken at any time for any reason, to capture and share a moment.

Details

Category:
Photographs
Collection:
Kodak Collection
Object Number:
1990-5036/17410
Materials:
paper (fibre product)
Measurements:
overall: 88 mm x 63 mm
image: 77 mm x 53 mm
type:
photograph