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Flashbulb

Object number2007.167.148 a-o

Manufacturer Westinghouse Electric Corporation

Mediumglass, metal, cardboard

Credit LineTransfer from George Westinghouse Museum Foundation

DescriptionBox of twelve (12) flash bulbs, insert with fragment to hold bulbs, and orange, blue and white sleeve. Glass and metal bulbs; egg-shaped glass bulb with intact metal base; interior has metal fibers and top has "W" in a circle with "5" below. Sleeve has white and blue text. Dimensionsa-l) 2.5 in (height), 1.375 in (diameter)
m) 4.5 in (height), 10 in (width), 2 in (depth)
n) 1 in (height), 0.5 in (width);
o) 0.625 in (height), 9.875 in (width), 2.375 in (depth).
Marks(a-l)
Top has "W" in a circle with "5" below.

(m)
Front, top, and bottom: "WESTINGHOUSE / CONTENTS: / 12 BULBS PHOTOFLASH BULBS SYNCHRO-PRESS / CLASS M (MEDIUM PEAK) NO. / 5 / YOU CAN BE SURE...IF IT'S WESTINGHOUSE".

Back: chart for exposure guide numbers and instructions.

(o)
Each perforated section top and bottom has "TEAR APART AT PERFORATIONS".
Front: product information.
Back: product caution.
Historical NotesTransferred to Heinz History Center when the George Westinghouse Museum closed in 2007.

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