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Object Number 2005.1.179
Display Title Reflectance meter
Descriptions
Object Description Reflectance meter in hinged wooden case with rubber feet; with blue, green and amber tristimulus filters; marked "Photovolt Corporation / New York City"
Classification
  • Standards
Department Ethnographic
Date 20th century
Artist Photovolt Corporation
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / New York / <County> / New York City
Dimensions Overall: 17.5 x 35.3 x 21.7 cm (6 7/8 x 13 7/8 x 8 9/16 in.)
Label on object Photovolt Corporation / New York City

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