Artwork Info: Camera used by Teenie Harris

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Camera used by Teenie Harris

1900
21.0 x 19.0 cm
National Museum of African American History and Culture

This Pacemaker 34 Crown Graphic camera is an open and extended field camera. It is missing a handle on its PL side, although the holes and indentations demonstrating where the handle was once attached are still present. There is a lens hood with chipping green lacquer attached to the front of the camera which shields a 135mm f/4.7 lens. The metal frame is rusting in multiple spots and the leather finish on the casing is scratched or fading in some places. The folded, leather-like material of the camera

Folmer And Schwing Manufacturing Company (? – ?)

Folmer & Schwing Manufacturing Company (later Graflex) was a pioneering American camera maker from 1887-1968. Known for iconic Speed Graphics used by photojournalists and early innovations in photography, they were acquired by Eastman Kodak before becoming an independent force again. Explore their legacy!

National Museum of African American History and Culture (Washington, D.C., United States of America)

Located in Washington D.C., the National Museum of African American History and Culture offers an immersive journey through resilience via its iconic bronze lattice and profound collections, inviting you to explore.