The hobby of amateur photography was a constant in the early life of Dorothy Tucker, (1899-1986) as practiced by her father, but was also taken up by herself before she was a teenager. Here, Dorothy prepares to squeeze a bulb shutter while photographing her dolly. This photograph or variant was likely entered in one of the annual “Kodak Advertising Competitions” from the period, as it features the company’s products, including a tripod-mounted plate camera. (undetermined model) A camera and tripod case can be seen on floor along with a single plate holder and dark cloth. Dorothy holds the dark slide for the camera in her left hand while making the exposure.

Charles Rollins Tucker, 1868-1956.

See our in-depth blog posts with links below: Revealed: C.R. Tucker: Restless Wanderer with a Camera, & Rescued: Dorothy Tucker: For the Love of a Daughter, to learn more.