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
Creators
Place of Creation
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
Height: undefined in
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Inscriptions
inscribed on side:
Chess United - USA
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