Chess-United Sun Shade for Revere Motion Picture Camera, 1945-1950

THF171678 / Chess-United Sun Shade for Revere Motion Picture Camera, 1945-1950
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Artifact Overview

Artifact Details

Artifact

Shade (Covering)

Date Made

1945-1950

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

82.37.4

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Metal
Plastic

Color

Silver (Color)
Orange (Color)

Dimensions

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Inscriptions

inscribed on side: Chess United - USA
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