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Flashbulb

Object number2007.167.147 a-f

Manufacturer Westinghouse Electric Corporation

Mediumglass, metal, cardboard

Credit LineTransfer from George Westinghouse Museum Foundation

DescriptionBox of flashbulbs. Five (5) glass and metal bulbs that are cylindrical tapering into metal base; interior has metal fibers and top has Westinghouse logo. Orange, blue, and white cardboard product box with text throughout. Dimensionsa-e) 2.75 in (height), 1.75 in (diameter).
f) 3.5 in (height), 2.5 in (width), 1.875 in (depth).
Marks(a-e)
Top has "W" with bar below in a circle.

(f)
Front: Image of bulb with "WESTINGHOUSE / ONE POCKET SIZED / SIX PACK / QU ... / 1 / M2 / FLASH / BULBS / GUARANTEED / COLOR BALANCED / USE WITH MOST CAMERAS AND AS REFILL / FOR ROTARY FLASH HOLDERS";
Top: "MOST POWERFUL / M2 / FLASH BULBS";
Bottom: "WESTINGHOUSE / M2";
Left side: "WESTINGHOUSE / M2 / FLASH BULBS";
Right side: sticker with "6 BW10Y / FLASH / BULBS / ADV. 200";
Back: exposure guide number chart.
Historical NotesTransferred to Heinz History Center when the George Westinghouse Museum closed in 2007.

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