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

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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
Physical Description: 1 Camera, Twin Lens Reflex; metal, glass, plastic; 4.75 in.H x 6.5 in.W x 4 in.D
Credit: MOHAI, 2014.49.5.1
Subjects: Visual Arts, Black/African American

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