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Object number2008.20.4

Manufacturer Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company (1886 - 1945)

Date1913-1945

Mediumcardboard

Credit LineGift of Edward J. Reis

DescriptionCardboard product box; orange, black, and brown; opens from the top and bottom. Maker and product information throughout.Dimensions2.625 x 6 x 7.625 in. (6.7 x 15.2 x 19.4 cm)
MarksTOP:
"W / WESTINGHOUSE / MAZDA LAMPS"
"WESTINGHOUSE MAZDA LAMPS"
"FOR / SIGN AND DECORATIVE LIGHTING"

FRONT AND BACK SIDE:
"WESTINGHOUSE / MAZDA LAMPS / FOR /DECORATIVE LIGHTING"
"W" in circle

LEFT SIDE:
"WESTINGHOUSE / MAZDA LAMPS"
bulb was crossed out and "20W" written in along with "14".

RIGHT SIDE:
"WESTINGHOUSE" in black letters followed by "MAZDA LAMPS"
"W/WESTINGHOUSE / MAZDA LAMPS"

BOTTOM:
"W/WESTINGHOUSE / MAZDA LAMPS"

INSIDE: the patent information for the light bulbs is on inside flap.
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.

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