Camera

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image shows a vintage Polaroid SX-70 Land Camera with a black and silver body and distinctive folding design, primarily used for immediate photography. This camera, renowned for its innovation during its time, is displayed against a textured, light-colored background. Notably, there are two red labels affixed on the lower section of the camera, inscribed with the name "J.W. Lehr" and the location "St. Joseph MO." Additionally, beneath these labels, the numbers and letters "20X 2.5 1A" are visibly etched onto the metal part of the camera. The camera also features a textured strap attachment, suggesting its portability and the practicality offered to users who appreciated capturing spontaneous moments.

The image shows a vintage Polaroid SX-70 Land Camera with a black and silver body and distinctive folding design, primarily used for immediate photography. This camera, renowned for its innovation during its time, is displayed against a textured, light-colored background. Notably, there are two red labels affixed on the lower section of the camera, inscribed with the name "J.W. Lehr" and the location "St. Joseph MO." Additionally, beneath these labels, the numbers and letters "20X 2.5 1A" are visibly etched onto the metal part of the camera. The camera also features a textured strap attachment, suggesting its portability and the practicality offered to users who appreciated capturing spontaneous moments.

Name/Title

Camera

Entry/Object ID

2018.25.1 A

Description

CAMERA; BLACK; RECTANGULAR SHAPE; "J.W. LEHR;" "ST. JOSEPH MO.;" BLACK CORD ON BOTTOM; DIMENSIONS: 6.5X4.5X6.2

Collection

EQUIPMENT

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Camera

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Camera Equipment

Nomenclature Class

Photographic T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 06: Tools & Equipment for Communication

Dimensions

Height

6-1/2 in

Width

4 in

Length

6-3/16 in

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Sep 11, 2018