Name/Title
Claude Neon Salesman Sample KitEntry/Object ID
2026.0016.0002Description
Neon salesman sample kit used by Claude Neon of Baltimore, MD. The kit contains ten glass tubes each labeled with an acrylic tag and an accompanying Acme Transformer to power the sample.Use
Used to demonstrate the differing colors offered by a sign shop.Context
The item was gifted to the museum by Jan Nethen who worked at a Claude Neon franchise in Baltimore. The original case was likely from the 1930s and 1940s, but was adapted through time and company use. The current oldest tubing is likely from the 1950s (gold novial) and the oldest tubing is likely from around the 1980s.Collection
Permanent CollectionCategory
Self-promotion/Ad Specialties
Made/Created
Manufacturer
Claude Neon Corp.Date made
circa 1930 - circa 1980Notes
Transformer made by Acme Electric & Manufacturing Co. of Cleveland Ohio.Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Decal, Makers MarkLocation
Inner sides of caseTranscription
Claude NeonType
Decal, Makers MarkLocation
Below handle on outer caseTranscription
Claude NeonDimensions
Dimension Description
Neon KitHeight
16 inWidth
5-1/2 inLength
28 inDimension Description
TransformerHeight
6-1/2 inWidth
6 inLength
9-1/2 inMaterial
Wood, Metal, Glass, Neon, Argon, plastic