Penn's first camera

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Irving Penn
American, 1917–2009

Penn's first camera, c. 1938

Rolleiflex camera in leather case
Dimensions variable
Gift of Irving Penn, 2004.449

SERIES IX: PERSONAL AND MISCELLANEOUS (RESTRICTED)
Irving Penn's first camera "bought with money earned drawing shoes for Harper's Bazaar." The camera was later given to Jim McFarline, and returned to Penn by the executor of McFarline's estate. Rolleiflex camera with leather case.
See also a description of Penn's use of the Rolleiflex camera.