Camera Flashpowder; Container

Object/Artifact

Sidney Museum and Archives

Name/Title

Camera Flashpowder; Container

Entry/Object ID

1995.030.004 a-b

Description

2 identical cardboard containers each containing a glass vial with cork stopper - labelled: "The 'Kodak' Amateur Flashpowder" followed by directions for use. Made by Kodak Ltd., Kingsway, W.C. 2, London. Container has maker's name and address and "Specially prepared for use with the Kodak Amateur Flashlight Outfit". also - "Does not absorb damp. Certain in firing." Light ecru paper label is glued around vial.

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

Lovick, Mrs. Margaret

Notes

Accession Date: 04-May-95 Mode of Acquisition: gift

Lexicon

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

flashpowder; container, camera flashpowder; container

Created By

Garnham, Peter

Create Date

July 2, 1997

Updated By

Michael Goodchild

Update Date

April 12, 2024