Historical Events tagged with "Eastman"
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Science & Technology
George Eastman Patents Paper-Strip Film
October 14th, 1884 140 years ago
George Eastman received a U.S. government patent for his innovative paper-strip photographic film. This invention marked a significant development in photography, making the process more accessible and convenient for amateur photographers. The patent acknowledged Eastman's method of using flexible paper instead of glass plates, which simplified the photographing process. His invention laid the groundwork for future advancements in film technology.
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