Anti-Dimming Composition

Object/Artifact

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New Museum Los Gatos

Name/Title

Anti-Dimming Composition

Entry/Object ID

2016.13.2

Description

A small, rectangular tan box, with instructions on the top and bottom of the box. Inside the box is a cream colored cloth, and wrapped in the cloth is a small silver tube, that presumably contains the anti-dimming composition.

Collection

History Collection

Cataloged By

registrar@numulosgatos.org

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1914 - circa 1918

Time Period

20th Century

Notes

World War I.

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Label

Location

Top of box lid

Transcription

WHEN TO USE / ANTI-DIMMING COMPOSITION The composition is to be applied to eyepieces of Box Respirators or Sponge Goggles once weekly or after each time that the Respirator or Goggles have been worn.

Language

English

Material/Technique

Printed

Type

Label

Location

Front side of box lid

Transcription

ANTI-DIMMING COMPOSITION

Language

English

Material/Technique

Printed

Type

Label

Location

Bottom of box

Transcription

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE Wipe the inner surface of the eyepieces of the Box Respirator or Sponge Goggles until clean and dry. Apply a little of the composition from the tube to the cleaned surface, rub it in with the finger then polish gently with a soft rag until the eyepiece is clear. Do not use the mask material for polishing.

Language

English

Material/Technique

Printed

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Cleaner, Eyeglass

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Personal Carrying & Storage Gear

Nomenclature Class

Maintenance T&E

Nomenclature Class

Personal Gear

Nomenclature Category

Category 05: Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology

Nomenclature Category

Category 03: Personal Objects

Dimensions

Width

1-3/8 in

Depth

1 in

Length

3-1/4 in

Dimension Notes

Measurements taken while box is closed.

Material

Paper, Fabric, Metal

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Relationships

Related Events

Event

World War I

Exhibition

The Los Gatos History Project: Uncovering Untold Stories - Phase 1