General Electric's new "mascot" exposure meter gets a crucial test. Richard Ainsworth, 4 years old, of Lynn Mass uses the meter while photographing his sister Susan, 2 yrs. The mascot is so easy to operate that "a child could use it." The reason: the photographer points the mascot toward his subject and obtains the correct lens setting right from the scale on the face of the meter.`

General Electric Company1951-07-18

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Title: General Electric's new "mascot" exposure meter gets a crucial test. Richard Ainsworth, 4 years old, of Lynn Mass uses the meter while photographing his sister Susan, 2 yrs. The mascot is so easy to operate that "a child could use it." The reason: the photographer points the mascot toward his subject and obtains the correct lens setting right from the scale on the face of the meter.`
Creator: General Electric Company
Date Created: 1951-07-18
Physical Dimensions: 8 x 10
Original Language: English
Subject Keywords: Cameras; Children; Photographic apparatus & supplies; General Electric Company. Meter and Control Department;
Type: Photograph
Publisher: General Electric Company
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