Coronet Rex Box (cardboard)

The Rex Box (cardboard) was an inexpensive 35mm camera produced by Coronet, a British manufacturer, between 1935 and 1950. Characterized by its cardboard construction, this budget camera was designed to provide an affordable entry into 35mm photography for the general public. Despite its simple materials, it featured the standard 135 film format, making it accessible for snapshot photography during a period when 35mm was becoming increasingly popular. The camera likely had minimal controls and basic functions, typical of entry-level cameras of its era, and its extended production run suggests it filled a niche in the market for economical photographic equipment.