Argus Yellow Lens Filter, 1939-1944
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Artifact Overview
Artifact Details
Artifact
Light filter
Date Made
1939-1944
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2017.0.34.68
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Glass (Material)
Plastic
Cardboard
Paper (Fiber product)
Color
Yellow (Color)
Black (Color)
Gray (Color)
Dimensions
Diameter: 1 in (filter)
Height: 0.625 in (box)
Width: 1.375 in (box)
Length: 1.375 in (box)
Inscriptions
on lens housing:
ARGUS 2X FILTER U.S.A.
on product description:
PART NO. 2-4 ARGUS YELLOW FILTER 2X $1.00 / FOR MODERATE COLOR CORRECTION WHERE HIGH SHUTTER SPEEDS ARE / DESIRABLE. REQUIRES DOUBLE EXPOSURE TIME. PRODUCES IMPROVED CLOUD / EFFECTS AND USEFUL IN VERY BRIGHT LIGHT, SUCH AS MARINE AND SEA SHORE / SHOTS. / FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ADDRESS / INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH CORPORATION / ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN
in pencil on box:
2X / COLOR / FILTER / $1.00 / ARGUS
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