Name/Title
Yashica Electro 35 CameraEntry/Object ID
2024.47.2Description
Yashica Electro 35 Camera. This model was a famous 35mm film rangefinder camera manufactured by Yashica in Japan starting in the mid-1960s. This camera, which belonged to Fred Foster, is an all-black model, commonly referred to as the Yashica Electro 35 Professional. The Electro 35 series was wildly popular, selling millions of units because it democratized high-quality photography by blending premium glass with automated electronics.Context
Said to have een purchased by Fred Foster during his tour of duty in Vietnam.Lexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
CameraNomenclature Sub-Class
Camera EquipmentNomenclature Class
Photographic T&ENomenclature Category
Category 06: Tools & Equipment for CommunicationRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Foster, William John "Fred"Create Date
September 8, 2026Update Date
September 8, 2026