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Claude Neon Salesman Sample Kit

Object/Artifact

DescriptionNeon salesman sample kit used by Claude Neon of Baltimore, MD. The kit contains ten glass tubes each labeled with an acrylic tag and an accompanying Acme Transformer to power the sample.

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Entry/Object ID

2026.0016.0002

Use

Used to demonstrate the differing colors offered by a sign shop.

Context

The item was gifted to the museum by Jan Nethen who worked at a Claude Neon franchise in Baltimore. The original case was likely from the 1930s and 1940s, but was adapted through time and company use. The current oldest tubing is likely from the 1950s (gold novial) and the oldest tubing is likely from around the 1980s.

Collection

Permanent Collection