The last official Brownie camera produced in 1986 was made in Brazil. It was the Brownie II, a 110 cartridge-film model produced for one year.
Kodak introduced the original Brownie in 1900 as a simple, inexpensive box camera for amateur photographers. Its cardboard body, basic lens, and roll film helped make snapshot photography accessible to a mass audience. The camera’s low price and straightforward operation were central to its success.
The Brownie name continued across many designs and formats. Models included the Brownie No. 2, the bakelite Brownie 127, the Six-20 Flash Brownie, and the Brownie Starflash, which featured a built-in flash. The popular Brownie 127 sold in the millions between 1952 and 1967.
The Brazilian Brownie II was much later and technologically different from the earliest box cameras. It used compact 110 film cartridges and was produced only in 1986, marking the end of the official Brownie line. Brazil is therefore the key detail, not the United States where Kodak originated.