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- Date
- 1975 – 1989
- Material
- plastic; paper; cardboard
- Catalogue Number
- 104.41.0111
- Description
- Black and grey plastic “Pocket Strobe” flash attachment in original black cardboard box - also in the box are the instruction manuals and two small plastic mounting tools. On the back of the flash is the on/off switch, a ready lamp light, directions for distances depending on colour or black and wh…
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- Title
- Camera Flash
- Date
- 1975 – 1989
- Material
- plastic; paper; cardboard
- Dimensions
- 7.5 x 7.9 x 11.1 cm
- Description
- Black and grey plastic “Pocket Strobe” flash attachment in original black cardboard box - also in the box are the instruction manuals and two small plastic mounting tools. On the back of the flash is the on/off switch, a ready lamp light, directions for distances depending on colour or black and white film, and the opening for batteries.
- Credit
- Gift of Nicholas Morant, Banff, 2006
- Catalogue Number
- 104.41.0111
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- Date
- 1950 – 1980
- Material
- leather; fabric; plastic; metal;
- Catalogue Number
- 104.41.0137
- Description
- A grey plastic handheld flash with an expandable reflective disk in a black leather box lined with dark red velvet.The flash has a hook on the bottom where it can be fitted onto a camera, an articulated head where the reflective disk is, a distance gauge on the back [it was taped into a particular …
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- Title
- Camera Flash
- Date
- 1950 – 1980
- Material
- leather; fabric; plastic; metal;
- Dimensions
- 4.2 x 5.5 x 12.0 cm
- Description
- A grey plastic handheld flash with an expandable reflective disk in a black leather box lined with dark red velvet.The flash has a hook on the bottom where it can be fitted onto a camera, an articulated head where the reflective disk is, a distance gauge on the back [it was taped into a particular position with a piece of clear tape that has since come unstuck], and a green plastic cord coming out of the front of the flash just below the disk.The box has a leather hinged lid and is held closed with a snap on a leather tab.
- Credit
- Gift of Nicholas Morant, Banff, 2006
- Catalogue Number
- 104.41.0137
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- Date
- 1955 – 1970
- Material
- rubber; plastic; metal; glass; dry-cell battery
- Catalogue Number
- 104.41.1256
- Description
- black and light green grey trapezoid power pack case with a riveted black rubber strap with top handle cut; metal plaque on one side with Strobo Research logo [lightning shaped red “S” over black “R”]: “STROBOFLASH II’ and red letters: “MADE IN U.S.A. BY GRAFLEX, INC., ROCHESTER, N.Y.”; black coil …
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- Title
- Camera Flash
- Date
- 1955 – 1970
- Material
- rubber; plastic; metal; glass; dry-cell battery
- Dimensions
- 16.5 x 17.0 cm
- Description
- black and light green grey trapezoid power pack case with a riveted black rubber strap with top handle cut; metal plaque on one side with Strobo Research logo [lightning shaped red “S” over black “R”]: “STROBOFLASH II’ and red letters: “MADE IN U.S.A. BY GRAFLEX, INC., ROCHESTER, N.Y.”; black coil cord; attached to flash light; same light green grey, plug on one side; same brand metal plaque; has a 0.5 cm diameter coiled female mounting connector
- Subject
- Nicholas Morant
- photography
- Credit
- Gift of Nicholas Morant, Banff, 2006
- Catalogue Number
- 104.41.1256
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- Date
- n.d.
- Material
- plastic, bakelite; metal; glass; paint
- Catalogue Number
- 104.41.1297 a,b
- Description
- (a, b) rectangular black bakelite box with rectangular glass window in the centre, slightly off to the viewer’s left, showing two flash bulbs housed inside; front side decorated by 11 ridges running down vertically framing the window; on the right hand side at the top: dial labelled “INTENSITY”; on…
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- Title
- Camera Flash
- Date
- n.d.
- Material
- plastic, bakelite; metal; glass; paint
- Dimensions
- 13.2 x 10.0 cm
- Description
- (a, b) rectangular black bakelite box with rectangular glass window in the centre, slightly off to the viewer’s left, showing two flash bulbs housed inside; front side decorated by 11 ridges running down vertically framing the window; on the right hand side at the top: dial labelled “INTENSITY”; on the right hand side in the middle: ON/OFF switch; on the right hand side at the bottom: dial labelled “CALIBRATOR”; at the bottom, slightly to the left: inscription “SERVO-FLASH”; all inscriptions are engraved and painted in white; on the top side, slightly protruding socket with raised inscription: “AMPHENOL / 10 A 250 V UL 15 A 125 V / CHICAGO U.S.A.”; on the bottom centre of the back side: raised “ERACO” logo--a banner with wings on the two sides--above an inscription: “MADE IN U.S.A. / PAT. PENDING”; on the bottom side: mounting screw hole in the centre
- Subject
- Nicholas Morant
- photography
- Credit
- Gift of Nicholas Morant, Banff, 2006
- Catalogue Number
- 104.41.1297 a,b
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Camera Flashbulbs
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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.
- Credit
- Gift of Nicholas Morant, Banff, 2006
- Catalogue Number
- 104.41.1209 a-i
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Camera Flashbulbs
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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.
- Credit
- Gift of Nicholas Morant, Banff, 2006
- Catalogue Number
- 104.41.1210 a-m
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Camera Flashbulbs
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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.
- Credit
- Gift of Nicholas Morant, Banff, 2006
- Catalogue Number
- 104.41.1211 a-e
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Camera Flashbulbs
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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.
- Credit
- Gift of Nicholas Morant, Banff, 2006
- Catalogue Number
- 104.41.1214 a-j
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