Lens
Object number97.76.1
Date1997
MediumGlass; Paint; Mask
Credit LineGift of Kopp Glass, Inc.
DescriptionDeep blue-green color, machine-pressed traffic signal lens. Lens is a shallow concave disc. Front side of lens is smooth, and reverse has embossed bar & chevron shapes which together form an arrow. Reverse side is painted dark except for arrow lens.Dimensions1 in. (2.5 cm)Marksembossed along back edge of flange rim: "Made In U.S.A. Kopp Glass, Inc." also a circle K trademark and "T 1200-5".
Historical NotesA signal lens direct from factory production, never sold or used. The donor stated that though this particular lens appears to have a definite blue-green shade, it is designed to compensate for the color of the light source an will read green when installed in a traffic light.
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