Kmart's "Bluelight Specials" Strobe Light, circa 1972
THF171506 / Kmart's "Bluelight Specials" Strobe Light, circa 1972
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Artifact Overview
A voice over the storewide intercom announces: "Attention Kmart shoppers, …" Customers pause and scan for a flashing blue light--somewhere in the store there is a sale! In the late 20th century, Kmart's iconic Bluelight Specials provided instant bargains for lucky in-store shoppers. Workers at one Kmart store created this Bluelight memento as a retirement gift for a longtime employee.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Strobe light
Date Made
circa 1972
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
94.38.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Jack Zimmerman.
Material
Glass (Material)
Metal
Wood (Plant Material)
Brass (Alloy)
Composite material
Color
Blue
Brown
Silver (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 9.25 in
Width: 11.75 in
Length: 13.875 in
Inscriptions
on plaque:
PRESENTED TO / JACK ZIMMERMAN / STORE #4352 / "OUR BLUE LITE MAN"
on plate on side of light:
DIETZ / STROBE / 7-210 SN A3750
on front of power supply:
Tenna Power Converter
on back of power supply:
Model PS-412 /Tenna Corporation / 12 VOLT POWER SUPPLY / Made in USA Copyright 1972 / INTERNAL SHORT CIRCUIT PROTECTION / CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRICAL / SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER. / NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. / REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED / SERVICE PERSONNEL. 13104 120 VOLT / 60 WATTS / 50/60 hz / Part NO. 112008-064
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