Stasi Spy Camera
Maker: Ricoh Company, Ltd.
Date Made: n.d.
Country: German Democratic Republic
Materials: metal; film; plastic ; fabric; leather; rubber
Measurements: 16.5 cm x 25 cm x 4 cm; 6 1/2 in x 9 13/16 in x 1 9/16 in
This is a spy camera set which includes two Ricoh Auto Half SE cameras, two original leather cases for the Ricoh cameras, a leather bag designed to hold the spy camera apparatus, and the metal frame which holds the cameras at the proper position within the bag. Also included is an English-language instruction manual for the Ricoh AutoHalf camera and a 2004 article from PhotoDeal magazine, both of which are stored in VF-1-2-35. Measurement reflects the size of the leather bag with the spy camera setup within it.
Accession Number: 2010.573.001