Images(2)

Piece, Display

Object number2008.20.1 a-m

Manufacturer The Litho-Etching Corporation

Date1913-1945

OriginUnited States of America

MediumWood; Metal; Plastic; Fabric; Glass

Credit LineGift of Edward J. Reis

DescriptionWooden and lithographed store display with twelve lightbulbs, meant to attach along top edge.Dimensions15.5 x 5.25 x 26.875 in. (39.4 x 13.3 x 68.3 cm)
Marks(a)
"MFD. BY/THE LITHO-ETCHING CORP. / NEW YORK, N.Y. U.S.A." printed on rectangular metal plate in middle center of base.

FRONT: in center of yellow circle is a black "W" and below is a black oblong with cream center and "WESTINGHOUSE / MAZDA LAMPS" in black letters.

(d)
"GE" in a circle with "MAZDA / 25W-115V" along the outer rim stamped on top of bulb.

(f)
"GE" in a circle with "MAZDA / 25W 120V" along the outer rim stamped on top of bulb.

(g)
"WESTINGHOUSE / MAZDA" etched on side; metal base.

(h)
"GE" in a circle with "MAZDA" along outer rim stamped on top of bulb, lower portion of the stamp has peeled away.

(l)
"WESTINGHOUSE / 320V USA" in a circle with "25 / WATT" in the center stamped on top of bulb.
Historical NotesPart of a collection donated by Ed Reis after the George Westinghouse Museum closed in 2007 and their collection was transferred to the History Center. The "Mazda" name was first trademark by General Electric in 1909. Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company entered into agreement with GE, which allowed them to use "Mazda", in 1913 and the agreement was terminated in 1945.

Related institution Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company (1886 - 1945)

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