November 26, 1948 –
The first instant Polaroid cameras went on sale to the public at Jordan Marsh, a Boston department store for $89.75 ($900 in today’s money) on this date.
All 57 had sold by the end of the day. Its inventor, Edwin Land was inspired to come up with the camera by his daughter, Jennifer, who asked why she had to wait so long to see her vacation photos.
The Haus of Dcaligari 