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Flashbulb

Object number2007.167.143 a,b

Manufacturer Westinghouse Electric Corporation

Mediumglass, metal, cardboard

Credit LineTransfer from George Westinghouse Museum Foundation

DescriptionPhotoflash light bulb with cardboard sleeve. Metal and glass bulb. Bulbous glass bulb with intact base. Interior of glass bulb filled with metal fibers. Cardboard sleeve is blue, orange and natural; front features product information, and sides and back contain instructions, warnings and product information.Dimensionsa) 5.625 in (height), 2.5 in (diameter).
b) 4.875 in (height), 2.625 in (width), 2.5 in (depth).
Marks(a)
Top has "WESTINGHOUSE / USE" forming a circle with "22" inside.

(b)
Front: Image of bulb with "WESTINGHOUSE / PHOTO FLASH BULB / SYNCHRO-PRESS NO. 22 / (CLASS M)"

Sides and back contain instructions, warnings and product information.
Historical NotesTransferred to Heinz History Center when the George Westinghouse Museum closed in 2007.

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