| Genre | Patent Drawing |
| Inventor | George Eastman |
| Subject | George Eastman's camera, U.S. Patent 388,850 |
| Circa | 1888 |
| Medium | Giclée on 325gsm archival matte |
Camera Patent PrintGeorge Eastman · c. 1888
Archive Print Co. · archival reproduction
| Genre | Patent Drawing |
| Inventor | George Eastman |
| Subject | George Eastman's camera, U.S. Patent 388,850 |
| Circa | 1888 |
| Medium | Giclée on 325gsm archival matte |
We restore and reproduce forgotten masterworks of graphic design on museum-grade paper — so they can live on your walls instead of in an archive.
The Story Behind the Print
George Eastman’s U.S. Patent 388,850, granted September 4, 1888, describes a compact camera designed around a roll holder and straightforward operating mechanism. The invention belongs to the moment when photography began moving beyond the specialist’s studio toward everyday use.
The patent sheet reveals the camera through elevations, sections, numbered parts, and closely observed mechanical details. Restored black linework sits against a cool old-page texture, preserving the character of the original document without the distraction of scan damage.
Printed to order on 325gsm museum-grade archival matte paper with fade-resistant archival pigment inks. It is a natural fit for photographers, darkrooms, creative studios, and collections devoted to image-making.
Colors may vary slightly between screens and the finished piece—the print will always be richer.
About the Frame
Framed pieces are built to order in solid wood with a 1.125 inch face, glazed in crystal-clear acrylic, and finished with a kraft paper dust cover and hanging wire. Your print is dry mounted so it stays perfectly flat for decades. Each framed piece arrives ready to hang.
The frame adds roughly 1.75 inches to each side of the print size you select. Framed orders are custom made and ship within 7 to 10 business days, free in the U.S. See our shipping and return policies for framed piece details.
From a Collector
“Love love love these prints! Seller was very responsive and the prints arrived very quickly!”
Karen, Charlotte, NC — Verified Purchase
