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Kodak Carousel Slide Storage Case with Original Trays — Mid-Century Presentation Icon (c. 1960s–1970s)
  • Kodak Carousel Slide Storage Case with Original Trays — Mid-Century Presentation Icon (c. 1960s–1970s)
  • Kodak Carousel Slide Storage Case with Original Trays — Mid-Century Presentation Icon (c. 1960s–1970s)
  • Kodak Carousel Slide Storage Case with Original Trays — Mid-Century Presentation Icon (c. 1960s–1970s)
  • Kodak Carousel Slide Storage Case with Original Trays — Mid-Century Presentation Icon (c. 1960s–1970s)
  • Kodak Carousel Slide Storage Case with Original Trays — Mid-Century Presentation Icon (c. 1960s–1970s)
  • Kodak Carousel Slide Storage Case with Original Trays — Mid-Century Presentation Icon (c. 1960s–1970s)
  • Kodak Carousel Slide Storage Case with Original Trays — Mid-Century Presentation Icon (c. 1960s–1970s)
  • Kodak Carousel Slide Storage Case with Original Trays — Mid-Century Presentation Icon (c. 1960s–1970s)
Kodak Carousel Slide Storage Case with Original Trays — Mid-Century Presentation Icon (c. 1960s–1970s)
$125.00

The Piece

A beautifully preserved Kodak Carousel Slide Case complete with its original labeled Carousel slide trays by the Eastman Kodak Company. Designed for professional presentations and family slide shows, this mid-century portable storage case embodies the golden era of analog photography—when color slides, projectors, and living-room storytelling turned travel and memory into cinematic events.

Design & Construction

→ Form & Style: Rigid rectangular black case with stitched tan trim, carrying handle, and flip-top opening. The bold Kodak Carousel logo adorns the front in silver type. Inside, three original Kodak Carousel Slide Tray boxes rest neatly in place, each designed to hold 80–140 mounted slides.
→ Materials: Faux-leather (vinyl) exterior with reinforced corners; metal hinges and snap closure; paperboard and molded inserts for the trays.
→ Function: Protects and organizes photographic slides for use with Kodak Carousel projectors (introduced in 1961).

History & Provenance

The Kodak Carousel system, invented by David E. Hansen in 1955 and introduced commercially in 1961, revolutionized home projection by using a rotating circular tray to advance slides automatically. This specific carrying case dates to the late 1960s–early 1970s, when Kodak refined its storage and transport accessories for professional and educational use. These cases were common in corporate boardrooms, university lecture halls, and family living rooms worldwide.

Condition

Excellent vintage condition. Case structure sound with minor scuffing to corners; interior trays clean and complete; handle secure. All three Kodak Carousel Slide Tray boxes present and in good shape with light age toning.

Product Details

Attribute Description
Maker Eastman Kodak Company
Model Kodak Carousel Slide Storage Case
Year c. 1968–1975
Materials Vinyl, metal hardware, cardboard tray inserts
Contents Three original Kodak Carousel Slide Trays
Dimensions Approx. 12" H × 10" W × 8" D
Condition Excellent vintage; minor cosmetic wear consistent with age


Why It Belongs in Your Collection

Part design object, part historical artifact, the Kodak Carousel case represents the height of mid-century visual communication. Its industrial styling and tactile craftsmanship make it perfect for display in a photography studio, creative office, or vintage-inspired interior. Whether you collect analog film equipment or simply appreciate timeless design, this piece embodies the era when memory and modernism met in perfect rotation.

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