| Genre | Patent Drawing |
| Artist | Seiichi Mamiya |
| Subject | Portable Photographic Camera Patent |
| Circa | 1942 |
| Medium | Giclée on 325gsm archival matte |
Portable Photographic Camera Patent Print S MamiyaSeiichi Mamiya · c. 1942
Archive Print Co. · archival reproduction
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The Story Behind the Print
In 1942, as the world grappled with war, Seiichi Mamiya was quietly revolutionizing portable photography. His patent for a portable photographic camera would lay the groundwork for what would become the legendary Mamiya camera company, known for producing some of the finest medium format cameras ever made.
This technical drawing captures the precise engineering behind Mamiya's innovation — every spring, lever, and housing mechanism meticulously documented in the clean lines characteristic of patent blueprint art. Filed during wartime, this invention would eventually democratize professional photography, making high-quality cameras accessible to photographers beyond the studio.
The original patent drawings represent more than just technical specifications; they're snapshots of human ingenuity frozen in time. This museum-quality giclée print is reproduced on 325gsm archival matte paper using fade-resistant inks, preserving every detail of Mamiya's groundbreaking design.
Colors may vary slightly between screens and the finished piece — the print will always be richer.
From a Collector
“Third order from Archive Print Co. The paper weight, the linework — it’s the real thing. Framed it in dark walnut. Looks like it’s been hanging in a gallery for decades.”
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