Photograph of a child sat on a fence
- PART OF:
- The Kodak Museum Collection
- Made:
- c1962 in unknown place
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Colour 'snapshot' photograph of a child sat on a fence holding some yellow flowers.
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:
- 1990-5036/17448
- Materials:
- paper (fibre product)
- Measurements:
-
overall: 90 mm x 88 mm
image: 79 mm x 79 mm
- type:
- photograph
