This section is about the company that pioneered instant film in the 20th century. For the company that currently produces Polaroid instant film and cameras, formerly known as Impossible Project, see Polaroid B.V.. For other uses, see Polaroid (disambiguation).
Polaroid is an optical company that makes and sells camera lenses and polarized sunglasses. The company was founded in 1937.
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Polaroid Corporation Last logo used from 1996 to 2002 |
 The Polaroid SX-70, manufactured by Polaroid Corporation from 1972 to 1981. |
| Company type | Private |
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| Founded | Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S.; 1937; 88 years ago (1937) |
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| Founder | Edwin H. Land |
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| Defunct | 2002 (2002) |
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| Fate | Brand sold to One Equity Partners;
changed name to Primary PDC, Inc. |
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| Successor | Polaroid B.V. |
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| Headquarters | Minnetonka, Minnesota, U.S. |
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Area served | Worldwide |
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Number of employees | 0 |
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