ODD Edison Gem Metal Cloth Mystery Item!

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ODD Edison Gem Metal Cloth Mystery Item!

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Anyone know what this is?? I posted on FB and no one really seems to know! Thanks!!
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If I were to guess it was used for screen printing.

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Probably part of an old wood stove. Why does that not look like cloth to me?
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ArtH wrote: Fri Jul 22, 2022 12:00 pm Probably part of an old wood stove. Why does that not look like cloth to me?
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Very fine wire mesh screen. Used for printing the logo on the machine body. A similar screen was used for the 'signature' logo on bedplates and such.

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OK Thanks

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Not to sure about that... if you were going to print with this screen...the image would be the negative...ie nothing where the ink would go. These images are positive. I think they were printed on for some reason...or it may even be a decal.
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I agree with Gregg. The Triumph-style corner decoration certainly looks like a decal. The CLPGS issued decals in the late 1970s that are quite similar to these.

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If anyone is interested its for sale. $100 plus shipping. Im in NJ USA. Thanks!
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