Name/Title
[Desk Plaque] Ticker Tape, "AMEX WELCOMES WESTBURNE...", AcrylicEntry/Object ID
2023.6.68Tags
Ticker Tape, Paper, Plastic, Acrylic, Paper Ephemera, Stock Market, AMEX, American Exchange, Westburne International Industries Ltd.Description
A strip of ticker tape printout framed in an acrylic block, commemorating the addition of Westburne International Industries Ltd. to the stock market.
Features: A standing block made up of two pieces of acrylic (one clear, one black), between which is secured a strip of ticker tape paper bearing the text "AMEX.WELCOMES.WESTBURNE.INTERNATIONAL.INDUSTRIES.LTD.WBI.OPD". The block is secured with four plastic screws in each corner.Collection
Orphan Objects CollectionCataloged By
Danielle P. LaneCategory
Desk Ornament
Office, Branded and Promotional Material
Acquisition
Accession
2023.6Acquisition Method
FoundLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
PlaqueNomenclature Primary Object Term
Tape, TickerNomenclature Sub-Class
Organizational ObjectsNomenclature Sub-Class
Telecommunication MediaNomenclature Class
Ceremonial ObjectsNomenclature Class
Telecommunication T&ENomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication ObjectsNomenclature Category
Category 06: Tools & Equipment for CommunicationDimensions
Height
153 mmWidth
76 mmDepth
18 mmDimension Notes
The depth is made up of two blocks, the front clear with a depth of 12mm, and the black backing with a depth of 6mm.Color
Cream, Clear/Transparent, BlackCondition
Reason for Exam
AccessionOverall Condition
GoodCondition Detail
Scratch, Yellowing, FadingDate Examined
Mar 22, 2023Examined By
Danielle P. LaneSurface
The surface of the acrylic is moderately scratched. Notable scratches include two squiggly scratches and a vertical scratch in the upper-left front corner; a long diagonal scratch in the centre of the front; two small diagonal scratches in the left-of centre at the bottom; a diagonal scratch in the right-of-centre at the bottom; a wavy diagonal scratch in the bottom-right corner; and horizontal scratch in the upper-right side.Materials
The ticker tape paper is yellowed and shows light damage. The print is lightly faded, but still legible and in better condition than other examples seen in other collections.Created By
Danielle P. LaneCreate Date
March 17, 2023Updated By
Danielle P. LaneUpdate Date
March 22, 2023![[Desk Plaque] Ticker Tape, "AMEX WELCOMES WESTBURNE...", Acrylic - Front: View of front.](https://d8e7jbdw4fu0e.cloudfront.net/10025/8af1f780-c4ed-11ed-88ad-0ba339ddd91f-vQXoSWP.lg@2x.jpg)
![[Desk Plaque] Ticker Tape, "AMEX WELCOMES WESTBURNE...", Acrylic - Front, Close Up: Close-up front view.](https://d8e7jbdw4fu0e.cloudfront.net/10025/cfee7d40-c4ed-11ed-88ad-0ba339ddd91f-vQXoSWP.lg@2x.jpg)
![[Desk Plaque] Ticker Tape, "AMEX WELCOMES WESTBURNE...", Acrylic - Side: View from side.](https://d8e7jbdw4fu0e.cloudfront.net/10025/dafe1010-c4ed-11ed-88ad-0ba339ddd91f-vQXoSWP.lg@2x.jpg)
![[Desk Plaque] Ticker Tape, "AMEX WELCOMES WESTBURNE...", Acrylic - Front, Angled: Angled view of front.](https://d8e7jbdw4fu0e.cloudfront.net/10025/dafeac50-c4ed-11ed-88ad-0ba339ddd91f-vQXoSWP.lg@2x.jpg)
![[Desk Plaque] Ticker Tape, "AMEX WELCOMES WESTBURNE...", Acrylic - Back: View of back.](https://d8e7jbdw4fu0e.cloudfront.net/10025/dafeac51-c4ed-11ed-88ad-0ba339ddd91f-vQXoSWP.lg@2x.jpg)