Howay Camera

c. 1960
Overview

A black and silver rectangular shaped camera with diagonal corners. On the top of the camera on the left is the film winder, then a position for a clip on flash, a glass indicator for the number of films taken, a silver push button for taking pictures and a silver know for setting the type of film. The viewfinder is on the back left of the camera, on the left side is a pull up lever which opens the back of the camera.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-202-HS2026.342
Item type
Domestic Objects
Material
Glass
Metal
Width
12 cm
Height or length
7.9000 cm
Depth
7 cm
Inscriptions and markings

On the top of the camera etched in black lettering is "Anny - 35".

On the left front of the camera is etched "Howay", to the left of the viewfinder in black lettering is "35". On the surrounds of the lens is "UTACAR" at the top and at the bottom is "1 : 8 F = 50 mm".

Etched on the bottom of the camera is "Made in Japan".

Place made
Japan
Year
Primary significance criteria
Historic significance
Social or spiritual significance
Last modified
Wednesday, 9 September, 2026
Completeness
88
Permissions

Please contact the Katanning Historical Society for reproduction of image.

Attribution requirements

Courtesy of Katanning Historical Society.

Katanning Historical Society

Katanning Historical Society

Front view of Howay Camera
Front view of Howay Camera
Front and top view of Howay Camera
Front and top view of Howay Camera
Top view of Howay Camera
Top view of Howay Camera
Back view of Howay Camera
Back view of Howay Camera

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