Photograph of two women sat on a kerb

PART OF:
The Kodak Museum Collection
Made:
c1970 in unknown place

Colour 'snapshot' photograph showing two women, smoking, sat on the kerb of a road.

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:
1990-5036/17445
Materials:
paper (fibre product)
Measurements:
overall: 90 mm x 125 mm
image: 81 mm x 116 mm
type:
photograph