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Tom Weir's Twin lens reflex Mamiyaflex camera

Accession Number

818.2010.2

Object Name

Tom Weir's Twin lens reflex Mamiyaflex camera

Created

26/01/2010

Creator

Hermione Cooper

Accession Date

26/01/2010

Brief Description

Twin lens reflex Mamiyaflex camera. Black covered metal (torn in places). Canvas carrying strap tied on (not original).

Materials

metal, glass, canvas

Dimensions

16.5(h) x 11(d) x 8(w)cms

Number Of Objects

1

Inscription Description

"MAMIYAFLEX" in silver at front. "MADE IN JAPAN" on bottom. Also "No. 91770 JAPAN"
On top lens "MAMIYA-SEKOR 1:3.5 f=105mm No.734698 and "LENS MADE IN JAPAN"
On bottom lens "MAMIYA-SEKOR 1:3.5 f=105mm No.421578 and "SEIKOSHA-S"

Colour

black, silver

Maker

Mamyaflex

Object Production Place

Japan

Provenance

used by Tom Weir

Acquisition Method

Donated by Rhona Weir

Acquisition Date

26/01/2010

Reference

Rhona Weir was the wife of Tom Weir - a well known climber, writer and broadcaster.

Condition Check Date

26/01/2010

Rules

Spectrum : UK Museum documentation standard, V.3.1 2007

Modified

26/01/2010

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