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Image of Mamiya Medium Format Rangefinder camera used by photographer Al Smith, ca. 1949-1955
2014.49.6.1
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Mamiya Medium Format Rangefinder camera used by photographer Al Smith, ca. 1949-1955

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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
Physical Description: 1 Camera, Rangefinder; metal, glass, plastic, fabric; 4.75 in.H x 6.5 in.W x 4 in.D
Place Made: Japan
Credit: MOHAI, 2014.49.6.1
Subjects: Visual Arts, Black/African American

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