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Date
1934 – 1989
Material
cardboard; metal; glass
Catalogue Number
104.41.1209 a-i
Description
a) Rectangular, orange box with the image of a flashbulb, the company’s insignia, and the words “FULL CARTON GUARANTEE TWELVE #5 FLASHBULBS”. The insignia and “TWELVE #5 FLASHBULBS” is repeated on the long sides (one side in English and the other in French). The shorter sides are black and have the…
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Title
Camera Flashbulbs
Date
1934 – 1989
Material
cardboard; metal; glass
Dimensions
25.2 x 10.8 x 4.0 cm
Description
a) Rectangular, orange box with the image of a flashbulb, the company’s insignia, and the words “FULL CARTON GUARANTEE TWELVE #5 FLASHBULBS”. The insignia and “TWELVE #5 FLASHBULBS” is repeated on the long sides (one side in English and the other in French). The shorter sides are black and have the company’s insignia, a #5 and the words “INTERCHANGEABLE WITH PRESS 25 FLASHBULBS” (once in English and once in French). the bottom of the box says “CANADIAN GENERAL ELECTRIC MADE IN CANADA/FABRICATION CANADIENNE” and has a chart of exposure information.b-i) flashbulb with the Canadian General Electric insignia branded in red on the top. Each bulb has a silver metal base and two main silver coiled wires on the inside.
Subject
Nicholas Morant
camera equipment
flashbulbs
Credit
Gift of Nicholas Morant, Banff, 2006
Catalogue Number
104.41.1209 a-i
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Date
1934 – 1995
Material
cardboard; glass; metal
Catalogue Number
104.41.1210 a-m
Description
a. Top of box has the writing “ SYLVANIA FLASHBULBS / BLUE DOT / DOUZE LAMPES CLAIRES PRESS 25 TWELVE CLEAR BULBS”, the background is white and the foreground features a Caucasian, brunette woman holding a camera with a cartoon-esq pink flash. The sides feature the same written message as the top, …
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Title
Camera Flashbulbs
Date
1934 – 1995
Material
cardboard; glass; metal
Dimensions
27.2 x 10.1 x 4.4 cm
Description
a. Top of box has the writing “ SYLVANIA FLASHBULBS / BLUE DOT / DOUZE LAMPES CLAIRES PRESS 25 TWELVE CLEAR BULBS”, the background is white and the foreground features a Caucasian, brunette woman holding a camera with a cartoon-esq pink flash. The sides feature the same written message as the top, except the background is black instead of white. The short sides have “LAMPES-ECLAIR SYLVANIA / BLUE DOT PRESS 25” written on them. The bottom of the box has a chart with information about the shooting distance of the bulbs.b-m. Flashbulbs with a blue dot and “SYLVANIA P25” stamped on the top. The bulbs are made of clear glass and contain two tungsten rods on the insides.
Subject
Nicholas Morant
camera accessories
flashbulbs
Credit
Gift of Nicholas Morant, Banff, 2006
Catalogue Number
104.41.1210 a-m
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Date
1962 – 1995
Material
metal; cardboard; rhenium; glass
Catalogue Number
104.41.1211 a-e
Description
a. Rectangular box with a yellow and white background, a red image of a bulb, and the wording “TWELVE CLEAR BULBS #5 / GUARANTEED RHENIUM Flashbulbs / GENERAL ELECTRIC” in blue and red on the top. The message is repeated on the long and short sides (excluding the manufacturer’s name). The bottom of…
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Title
Camera Flashbulbs
Date
1962 – 1995
Material
metal; cardboard; rhenium; glass
Dimensions
22.1 x 11.5 x 4 cm
Description
a. Rectangular box with a yellow and white background, a red image of a bulb, and the wording “TWELVE CLEAR BULBS #5 / GUARANTEED RHENIUM Flashbulbs / GENERAL ELECTRIC” in blue and red on the top. The message is repeated on the long and short sides (excluding the manufacturer’s name). The bottom of the box has a detailed chart of exposure information and a consumer guarantee.b-e. Padded cardboard package containing four flashbulbs with the General Electric insignia in red on the top. Each package has information on the shooting distance and a warning that the bulbs can explode on the top. The writing is in blue and the background is white. The sides have “GUARANTEED flashbulbs” written on them in black with a yellow background and “#5” and the General Electric logo in blue. The bottom of the package is plain white.
Subject
Nicholas Morant
camera equipment
flashbulbs
Credit
Gift of Nicholas Morant, Banff, 2006
Catalogue Number
104.41.1211 a-e
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Date
1934 – 1989
Material
cardboard; metal; glass
Catalogue Number
104.41.1214 a-j
Description
a. Rectangular, blue and white box with the image of a flashbulb, the company’s insignia, and the words “FULL CARTON GUARANTEE TWELVE #5 FLASHBULBS”. The insignia and “TWELVE #5 FLASHBULBS” is repeated on the long sides (one side in English and the other in French). The shorter sides are black and …
Title
Camera Flashbulbs
Date
1934 – 1989
Material
cardboard; metal; glass
Dimensions
25.2 x 10.8 x 4.0 cm
Description
a. Rectangular, blue and white box with the image of a flashbulb, the company’s insignia, and the words “FULL CARTON GUARANTEE TWELVE #5 FLASHBULBS”. The insignia and “TWELVE #5 FLASHBULBS” is repeated on the long sides (one side in English and the other in French). The shorter sides are black and have the company’s insignia, a #5 and the words “INTERCHANGEABLE WITH PRESS 25 FLASHBULBS” (once in English and once in French). the bottom of the box says “CANADIAN GENERAL ELECTRIC MADE IN CANADA/FABRICATION CANADIENNE” and has a chart of exposure information.b-j. flashbulb with the Canadian General Electric insignia branded in red on the top. Each bulb is blue tinted and has a silver metal base and two main silver coiled wires on the inside.
Subject
Nicholas Morant
camera equipment
flashbulbs
Credit
Gift of Nicholas Morant, Banff, 2006
Catalogue Number
104.41.1214 a-j
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