Bulb, Light
Object number2006.82.2 a-g
Datec. 1925
MediumGlass; Metal; Cardboard; Ink; Paint
Credit LineTransfer from Historical Electronics Museum
DescriptionTin with lid containing two light bulbs each in a cardboard sleeve and a cardboard insert.
Small rectangular tin, red-orange in color with black lettering on two sides with promotional message. Westinghouse logo and image of bulb on one end and patent information on the other end.
Red-orange lid with black lettering with product information. Lid fits atop tin base.
Two Mazda lamp bulbs. Bulbs are housed in separate cardboard sleeves.
Two cardboard sleeves with white ground with orange detail color and black lettering providing maker and product information including image of bulb. Contain two bulbs.
Cardboard insert, folded and used as divider between sleeved bulbs. The insert has two circular holes in the central portion.Dimensions1.5 x 2.5 x 3.5 in. (3.8 x 6.4 x 8.9 cm)Marks(a)
Black lettering on two sides: "DRIVE SANELY / CARRY SPARE BULBS".
Westinghouse logo on one end and patent information on the other end.
(b)
Black lettering: "KEEP THIS KIT / FILLED WITH / Westinghouse / MAZDALAMPS".
(c-d)
Text on top of each bulb.
(e-f)
Black lettering on two sides: "Westinghouse / MAZDA LAMPS / [image of bulb] / For Every / Automobile", on one side: "Westinghouse / Mazda Lamps", and on one side is patent information.
Historical NotesDocuments the product of a Pittsburgh company and history of automobile accessories. The name Mazda is from the name of the god of light. There were a variety of Mazda products, among them Mazda lamp bulbs for automobiles, Christmas lights, and projector bulbs.
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