Kodak Junior No. 1A Autographic camera produced between 1914 and 1927.

The Kodak Junior No. 1A Autographic was produced between approximately 1914 and 1927.

Key Features and Specifications: The Kodak Junior No. 1A Autographic features a folding design with a leather-covered metal body and was an update to the non-autographic No. 1A Kodak Junior.
Film Type: It was designed for type 116 Autographic film, which is now obsolete. This film was about 70mm wide, slightly wider than modern 120 film.
Frame Size: The camera produces negatives with a frame size of 6.5 x 11 cm (approximately 2.5 x 4.25 inches).
Autographic Feature: A key innovation was a small, hinged door on the back of the camera. When used with special A-116 film (which had a carbon paper backing), a user could use a metal stylus to write notes (like the date or subject) directly onto the film’s backing paper, which would then be exposed onto the area between the negatives. This was possible because early films were not sensitive to red light, and the backing paper was similarly coated.Lens and Shutter: The camera came with various lens and shutter combinations, including the Bausch & Lomb Rapid Rectilinear lens or the Kodak Anastigmat lens. Shutter speeds varied by model, with later versions featuring a Diomatic shutter with speeds like 1/10, 1/25, 1/50, and 1/100s, plus bulb (B) and time (T) settings.”