Display Block and Light Bulbs

Object/Artifact

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New Museum Los Gatos

Name/Title

Display Block and Light Bulbs

Entry/Object ID

2011.497.1-6

Description

Square wooden block, with two holes in the top. The block has been painted red. Goes with five light bulbs, four of which are matching in shape and design.

Collection

History Collection

Cataloged By

registrar@numulosgatos.org

Made/Created

Date made

1927 - 1930

Time Period

20th Century

Notes

According to past documentation, light bulbs were hand-blown during these years.

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Label

Location

On an adhesive label on the bottom of the block

Transcription

L. G. Museum #25

Language

English

Material/Technique

Pen

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Stand, Display

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Fixture, Store Display

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Bulb, Light

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Other Lighting Accessories

Nomenclature Class

Merchandising T&E

Nomenclature Class

Lighting Equipment

Nomenclature Category

Category 05: Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology

Nomenclature Category

Category 02: Furnishings

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

717
717A
25

Dimensions

Height

1-3/4 in

Width

3-5/8 in

Length

3-1/2 in

Dimension Notes

For 2011.497.1 (the block)

Width

1-7/8 in

Length

3-5/8 in

Dimension Notes

For 2011.497.2-5

Width

1-7/8 in

Length

3-1/2 in

Dimension Notes

For 2011.497.6

Material

Wood, Glass, Metal

Condition

Overall Condition

Good