Flashbulbs, Box
Historical artifact -- box
Identifier:
1987.105.2.2Description
Flashbulbs boxThe box containing the flashbulbs is an off white color, 7.2cm x 7.cm in size. The front on the box reads, "AG-1B" in the top right hand corner, the left hand has a red colored circle logo for General Electric. "Twelve Guaranteed Flashbulbs" in black text below it. Underneath the text is two images. On the left is a white outline image of the flashbulb, on a dark blue background and on the right is a woman holding a camera. There is also a bright green sticker on the front, "Pay Less, 16Y0,
On all four sides of the box has the same red logo and "AG-1B Flashbulbs"
On the back of the box is the information for the flashbulbs.
"Expose information for GE AG-1B flashbulbs (use with black & white or color film"
"Shooting for simple cameras. Film type, Distance Flash to Subject. Popular Color Films - 4 to 8 ft. | Popular Black & White Films - 5 to 15 ft."
"Shooting Distance for Polaroid Cameras. Film Type, Camera Setting: 7 or 16, 6 or 25, 5 or 14, 4 or 13.
32 - 7ft. - 10ft. - 15ft. - 20ft. | 42 - 5ft. - 7ft. - 10ft. - 15ft. | Polacolor (with AG Flasher) - 3ft. - 4ft. - 6ft. - 9ft."
"Consumer Guarantee, If at any time a GE flashbulb fails to flash, return to: General Electric Company, Bellevue, Ohio, 44811, for 4 free, prepaid replacement flashbulbs. Offer good only in the U.S.A."
"Warning: Static electricity may ignite flashbulbs. Therefore keep bulbs in this package until ready to use. If lacquer coating is damaged, bulbs may shatter when flashes. Therefore always use a shield over reflector. Never flash in explosive atmosphere." Below this text reads "General Electric" With the logo for General Electric in between the two words. "Nela Park, Cleveland, Ohio, 44112, Made in U.S.A."