Kinnard Spot-O-Matic Enlarging Meter

Object/Artifact

New Museum Los Gatos

Name/Title

Kinnard Spot-O-Matic Enlarging Meter

Entry/Object ID

NU 2022.202

Description

A dark gray, plastic meter with an attached light gray power cord. The right side of the meter features a white circle, with measurements and dials. The right side of the meter features a white push button as well as a small, clear light bulb. The bottom of the meter features black plastic with a waffle pattern, as well as the manufacturer's information.

Collection

History Collection

Cataloged By

registrar@numulosgatos.org

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Kinnard Company

Date made

circa 1960

Time Period

20th Century

Edition

Model CdS Master

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Makers Mark

Location

Bottom of meter

Transcription

MODEL CdS MASTER / 100-130 VOLTS AC-DC / SER. 633833 / MADE IN U.S.A. PAT. APPLIED FOR

Language

English

Material/Technique

Etched

Type

Label, Inscription

Location

On main face

Transcription

DENSITY / PAPER CONTRAST / SPOT-O-MATIC Photoelectric / Kinnard Company - Milwaukee, Wis.

Language

English

Material/Technique

Painted

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Meter, Exposure

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Meter, Light

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Enlarger

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Photographic Accessories

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Photoprocessing Equipment

Nomenclature Class

Photographic T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 06: Tools & Equipment for Communication

Dimensions

Height

1-3/8 in

Width

3 in

Length

5-1/4 in

Dimension Notes

Measurements do not include cord.

Material

Plastic, Metal

Condition

Overall Condition

Good