Noma Lites Outdoor Christmas Lights, 1959
THF162720 / Noma Lites Outdoor Christmas Lights, 1959
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Artifact Overview
Artifact Details
Artifact
Christmas lights
Date Made
1959
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Made in the United States by NOMA Lites, Inc.
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2009.132.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift in Memory of Edward and Dolly Vogel by Edward Vogel, II.
Material
Cardboard
Glass (Material)
Metal
Paper (Fiber product)
Rubber (Material)
Technique
Casting (Process)
Printing (Process)
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Width: 13.25 in
Height: 11.5 in
Length: 1.75 in
Inscriptions
on front of box:
The greatest SAFETY Development in Christmas lighting / since the electric lamp replaced the candle.../ NOMA LITES / SAFETY / PLUG / ADVERTISED / IN / LIFE / 15 Light / Outdoor Multiple / Set / OUTDOOR / CHRISTMAS / LIGHTS / SAFEGUARDS THE / ENTIRE TREE when / attached to other sets!
on back of box:
THE GREATEST SAFETY DEVELOPMENT IN CHRISTMAS LIGHTING / SINCE THE ELECTRIC LAMP REPLACED THE WAX CANDLE / THE UTMOST IN SAFETY! / NOMA SAFETY PLUG SETS / No hazard from accidental / short circuits or overlaods / No darkened rooms while / locating and changing / inaccessible house fuses /... / Replacement fuses may be obtained from your local dealer or by sending 25 cents in coin for box of four fuses to: NOMA LITES, INC. Dept. F, St. Joseph, Missouri (PRINT YOUR NAME AND ADDRESS CLEARLY)
on side of box:
SAFETY PLUG / Outdoor / Christmas Lights / by NOMA / CAT. / NO. / 3215-SF
on side of box:
THE FUSE / THAT/ PROTECTS / SAFETY PLUG / Outdoor / Christmas Lights / by NOMA
on side of box:
SAFETY PLUG / Outdoor Christmas Lights / by NOMA / PRINTED IN U.S.A. MADE IN U.S.A.
inside box on inner lid:
POSITIVE PROTECTION / IN THE EVENT OF A / SHORT CIRCUIT... / THE FUSE / THAT / PROTECTS / EASILY REPLACEABLE FUSES / PREVENT YOU FROM / OVERLOADING THE LINE / The greatest SAFETY Development in Christmas lighting since the / electric lamp replaced the candle...SEE DIRECTIONS ON BOTTOM OF BOX
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