Eastman Patents the Kodak: Photography for All
George Eastman secures a patent for his roll-film camera and registers the Kodak trademark, instantly transforming photography from a specialized craft into a mass-market hobby. This shift democratized image-making by eliminating complex chemical processing, allowing everyday people to capture moments without needing professional equipment or expertise.
September 4, 1888
138 years ago
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