Case, exposure meter

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OBJECT TYPE: N/A
DATE: Unknown
ARTIFACT NUMBER: 2006.0171.002

MANUFACTURER: GOSSEN
MODEL: Unknown
LOCATION: Federal Republic of Germany

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General Information

Serial #: N/A
Part Number: 2
Total Parts: 2
AKA: N/A
Patents: N/A
General Description: Leather construction; metal fasteners

Dimensions

Note: These reflect the general size for storage and are not necessarily representative of the object's true dimensions.

Length: 12.7 cm
Width: 8.4 cm
Height: 4.0 cm
Thickness: N/A
Weight: N/A
Diameter: N/A
Volume: N/A

Lexicon

Group: Photography
Category: Still camera accessories
Sub-Category: N/A

Manufacturer

AKA: GOSSEN
Country: Federal Republic of Germany
State/Province: Unknown
City: Unknown

Context

Country: Canada
State/Province: Unknown
Period: 1960's to 1980's
Canada: Used by a Canadian photojournalist to capture industrial photographs and press photographs for the 'Monetary Times', the 'Globe and Mail' and for various international associations.
Function: Used for storing and carrying an exposure meter.
Technical: 2-tone grey plastic body. DIN and ASA. The light grey button on the side activates the light meter; it needs to be pushed upwards for low-light readings and pushed downwards for higher light levels. Has both German and English markings. Exposure settings reference table at the back.
Area Notes: Unknown

Details

Markings: On the proper front: "GOSSEN"/ Lunasix"/ on the proper back: "GERMANY (WEST)"/ inside of front: "Colour Finder" above a window with a set of numbers.
Missing: Appears complete
Finish: Medium brown leather exterior, light brown leather interior
Decoration: N/A

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