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Image of Canon A-1 35mm SLR camera used by photographer Al Smith, ca. 1978-1985

Canon A-1 35mm SLR camera used by photographer Al Smith, ca. 1978-1985

This Canon SLR camera belonged to Al Smith, a prominent local Black photographer who captured 65 years of Seattle history.
ID Number:2014.49.3
Date:Circa 1978-1985
Image of Canon EF single lens reflex camera used by photographer Al Smith, ca. 1973-1978

Canon EF single lens reflex camera used by photographer Al Smith, ca. 1973-1978

This Canon EF single lens reflex camera belonged to Al Smith, a prominent local Black photographer who captured 65 years of Seattle history.
ID Number:2014.49.4
Date:Circa 1973-1978
Image of Mamiya Twin Lens Reflex camera used by photographer Al Smith, ca. 1958-1962

Mamiya Twin Lens Reflex camera used by photographer Al Smith, ca. 1958-1962

This Mamiya twin lens reflex camera belonged to Al Smith, a prominent local Black photographer who captured 65 years of Seattle history.
ID Number:2014.49.5.1
Date:Circa 1958-1962
Image of Mamiya Medium Format Rangefinder camera used by photographer Al Smith, ca. 1949-1955

Mamiya Medium Format Rangefinder camera used by photographer Al Smith, ca. 1949-1955

This Mamiya medium format rangefinder camera belonged to Al Smith, a prominent local Black photographer who captured 65 years of Seattle history.
ID Number:2014.49.6.1
Date:Circa 1949-1955
Image of Canon Electronic Flash Speedlite 420EZ camera used by photographer Al Smith, ca. 1987

Canon Electronic Flash Speedlite 420EZ camera used by photographer Al Smith, ca. 1987

This Canon electronic flash camera belonged to Al Smith, a prominent local Black photographer who captured 65 years of Seattle history.
ID Number:2014.49.8.1
Date:Circa 1987
Image of Camera strap,

Camera strap, "Camera Caddy," ca. 1970s

This colorful camera strap belonged to Al Smith, a prominent local Black photographer who captured 65 years of Seattle history.
ID Number:2014.49.9
Date:Circa 1970
Image of Original

Original "On The Spot" rubber stamp used by photographer Al Smith to stamp photo credits on the back of his prints, ca. 1920s-1980s

This is the original, personalized stamp used to mark photographic prints by Al Smith, a prominent local Black photographer who captured 65 years of Seattle history.
ID Number:2014.49.13
Date:Circa 1920-1980
Image of Color print drawing of the sailing schooner Wawona by local artist Herbert Carlson, 1983

Color print drawing of the sailing schooner Wawona by local artist Herbert Carlson, 1983

The Wawona was an iconic logging schooner for the Pacific Northwest. MOHAI now has wood from the demolished Wawona in its museum. Herbert Carlson was a local artist and member of the Puget Sound Group of Northwest Painters.
ID Number:2015.9.1
Date:1983
Image of Color print drawing of the steam ferryboat San Mateo by local artist Herbert Carlson, 1977

Color print drawing of the steam ferryboat San Mateo by local artist Herbert Carlson, 1977

The steam ferry San Mateo plied the waters of Puget Sound from 1947 to 1969. MOHAI also has a life ring from the San Mateo. Herbert Carlson was a local artist and member of the Puget Sound Group of Northwest Painters.
ID Number:2015.9.2
Date:1977
Image of Skateboard deck with Coast Salish design, made by Tulalip artist Ty Juvinel, ca. 2014

Skateboard deck with Coast Salish design, made by Tulalip artist Ty Juvinel, ca. 2014

Ty Juvinel is a Tulalip artist who created this custom skateboard deck featuring Coast Salish designs to represent his heritage in art.
ID Number:2015.11.1
Date:Circa 2014
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