Item:Q3117 - Revision history

ChrisVG: /* wbsetclaim-update:2||1 */ Property:P47: In the 1942 “Hilfsbuch der Bühnentechnik “ there is reference to slides for projection, and shadow-silhouette, but the term Gobo doesn’t occur there either. No reference on Gobo’s In the different editions of McCandless method (1939-1958). Theatrecrafts.com states that “Material from 1967 uses the word 'MASK', and no mention is made of 'GOBO', so we can assume the word wasn't in widespread use then for stage lighting.” The 1970’s edition of Stage...

2026-08-23T13:47:41Z

‎Changed claim: context (P47): In the 1942 “Hilfsbuch der Bühnentechnik “ there is reference to slides for projection, and shadow-silhouette, but the term Gobo doesn’t occur there either. No reference on Gobo’s In the different editions of McCandless method (1939-1958). Theatrecrafts.com states that “Material from 1967 uses the word 'MASK', and no mention is made of 'GOBO', so we can assume the word wasn't in widespread use then for stage lighting.” The 1970’s edition of Stage...

ChrisVG: /* wbsetclaim-update:2||1 */ Property:P47: In the 1942 “Hilfsbuch der Bühnentechnik “ there is reference to slides for projection, and shadow-silhouette, but the term Gobo doesn’t occur there either. No reference on Gobo’s In the different editions of McCandless method (1939-1958). Theatrecrafts.com states that “Material from 1967 uses the word 'MASK', and no mention is made of 'GOBO', so we can assume the word wasn't in widespread use then for stage lighting.” The 1970’s edition of Stage...

2026-08-23T13:43:53Z

ChrisVG: /* wbsetclaim-create:2||1 */ Property:P47: In the 1942 “Hilfsbuch der Bühnentechnik “ there is reference to slides for projection, and shadow-silhouette, but the term Gobo doesn’t occur there either. No reference on Gobo’s In the different editions of McCandless method (1939-1958).Theatrecrafts.com states that “Material from 1967 uses the word 'MASK', and no mention is made of 'GOBO', so we can assume the word wasn't in widespread use then for stage lighting.” The 1970’s edition of Stage...

2026-08-23T13:43:06Z

‎Created claim: context (P47): In the 1942 “Hilfsbuch der Bühnentechnik “ there is reference to slides for projection, and shadow-silhouette, but the term Gobo doesn’t occur there either. No reference on Gobo’s In the different editions of McCandless method (1939-1958).Theatrecrafts.com states that “Material from 1967 uses the word 'MASK', and no mention is made of 'GOBO', so we can assume the word wasn't in widespread use then for stage lighting.” The 1970’s edition of Stage...

ChrisVG: /* wbsetclaim-create:2||1 */ Property:P47: The use of the term Gobo can be traced back to the 1920s, but not in the meaning of a metal plate inserted in a spotlight or optical system. The term refers to 1.) a screen with a holes or a reflector for casting shadows or silhouettes to produce patterned illumination (also called Cucoloris). 2.) A screen with a hole placed in front of (or around) a microphone to illuminate background sounds. In the 1922 Kliegl Catalogue K there is some referen...

2026-08-23T13:42:45Z

‎Created claim: context (P47): The use of the term Gobo can be traced back to the 1920s, but not in the meaning of a metal plate inserted in a spotlight or optical system. The term refers to 1.) a screen with a holes or a reflector for casting shadows or silhouettes to produce patterned illumination (also called Cucoloris). 2.) A screen with a hole placed in front of (or around) a microphone to illuminate background sounds. In the 1922 Kliegl Catalogue K there is some referen...

ChrisVG: /* wbsetclaim-create:2||1 */ Property:P16: Q1533554

2026-08-23T08:16:56Z

‎Created claim: Wikidata source (P16): Q1533554

ChrisVG: /* wbsetclaim-create:2||1 */ Property:P249: 1920s

2026-08-23T07:43:41Z

‎Created claim: date earliest documented use (P249): 1920s

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@@ Property / date earliest documented use: 1920s / rank @@
@@ Property / date earliest documented use: 1920s / qualifier @@

ChrisVG: /* wbsetclaim-update:2||1|1 */ Property:P170: gobo

2026-08-23T07:41:07Z

‎Changed claim: historical term (P170): gobo

ChrisVG: /* wbsetclaim-create:2||1 */ Property:P170: gobo

2026-08-23T07:40:12Z

‎Created claim: historical term (P170): gobo

@@ Property / historical term @@
@@ Property / historical term: gobo (English) / rank @@
@@ Property / historical term: gobo (English) / qualifier @@
@@ Property / historical term: gobo (English) / qualifier @@
-Timestamp
++1930-00-00T00:00:00Z
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++00:00
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+Gregorian
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+year
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ChrisVG: /* wbsetaliases-add:1|de */ Maske

2026-08-23T07:10:48Z

‎Added [de] alias: Maske

DominikaF: /* wbsetaliases-add:1|cs */ šablona

2025-10-23T11:55:27Z

‎Added [cs] alias: šablona

← Older revision		Revision as of 13:47, 23 August 2026
Property / context		Property / context
-	In the 1942 “Hilfsbuch der Bühnentechnik “ there is reference to slides for projection, and shadow-silhouette, but the term Gobo doesn’t occur there either. No reference on Gobo’s In the different editions of McCandless method (1939-1958). Theatrecrafts.com states that “Material from 1967 uses the word 'MASK', and no mention is made of 'GOBO', so we can assume the word wasn't in widespread use then for stage lighting.” The 1970’s edition of Stage lighting by Pilbrow, Richard describes in detail the use of Gobo’s. BTR 1976-Heft-03 p32 refers to an article in Theatre Design and Technology, No. 43, Winter 1975, Keith W. Clark, Fred M. Wolff, A Method for Etching Gobos (2 Abb.),In the 1985 Bühnenbeleuchtung, Max Keller Gobo’s are mentioned as another name for “Negativmasken” or “Vignetten”. (English)	+	In the 1942 “Hilfsbuch der Bühnentechnik “ there is reference to slides for projection, and shadow-silhouette, but the term Gobo doesn’t occur there either. No reference on Gobo’s In the different editions of McCandless method (1939-1958). Theatrecrafts.com states that “Material from 1967 uses the word 'MASK', and no mention is made of 'GOBO', so we can assume the word wasn't in widespread use then for stage lighting.” The 1970’s edition of Stage lighting by Pilbrow, Richard describes in detail the use of Gobo’s. BTR 1976-Heft-03 p32 refers to an article in Theatre Design and Technology, No. 43, Winter 1975, Keith W. Clark, Fred M. Wolff, A Method for Etching Gobos (2 Abb.), In the 1985 Bühnenbeleuchtung, Max Keller Gobo’s are mentioned as another name for “Negativmasken” or “Vignetten”. (English)

← Older revision		Revision as of 13:43, 23 August 2026
Property / context		Property / context
-	In the 1942 “Hilfsbuch der Bühnentechnik “ there is reference to slides for projection, and shadow-silhouette, but the term Gobo doesn’t occur there either. No reference on Gobo’s In the different editions of McCandless method (1939-1958).Theatrecrafts.com states that “Material from 1967 uses the word 'MASK', and no mention is made of 'GOBO', so we can assume the word wasn't in widespread use then for stage lighting.” The 1970’s edition of Stage lighting by Pilbrow, Richard describes in detail the use of Gobo’s. BTR 1976-Heft-03 p32 refers to an article in Theatre Design and Technology, No. 43, Winter 1975, Keith W. Clark, Fred M. Wolff, A Method for Etching Gobos (2 Abb.),In the 1985 Bühnenbeleuchtung, Max Keller Gobo’s are mentioned as another name for “Negativmasken” or “Vignetten”. (English)	+	In the 1942 “Hilfsbuch der Bühnentechnik “ there is reference to slides for projection, and shadow-silhouette, but the term Gobo doesn’t occur there either. No reference on Gobo’s In the different editions of McCandless method (1939-1958). Theatrecrafts.com states that “Material from 1967 uses the word 'MASK', and no mention is made of 'GOBO', so we can assume the word wasn't in widespread use then for stage lighting.” The 1970’s edition of Stage lighting by Pilbrow, Richard describes in detail the use of Gobo’s. BTR 1976-Heft-03 p32 refers to an article in Theatre Design and Technology, No. 43, Winter 1975, Keith W. Clark, Fred M. Wolff, A Method for Etching Gobos (2 Abb.),In the 1985 Bühnenbeleuchtung, Max Keller Gobo’s are mentioned as another name for “Negativmasken” or “Vignetten”. (English)

← Older revision	Revision as of 13:43, 23 August 2026
	Property / context
	+	In the 1942 “Hilfsbuch der Bühnentechnik “ there is reference to slides for projection, and shadow-silhouette, but the term Gobo doesn’t occur there either. No reference on Gobo’s In the different editions of McCandless method (1939-1958).Theatrecrafts.com states that “Material from 1967 uses the word 'MASK', and no mention is made of 'GOBO', so we can assume the word wasn't in widespread use then for stage lighting.” The 1970’s edition of Stage lighting by Pilbrow, Richard describes in detail the use of Gobo’s. BTR 1976-Heft-03 p32 refers to an article in Theatre Design and Technology, No. 43, Winter 1975, Keith W. Clark, Fred M. Wolff, A Method for Etching Gobos (2 Abb.),In the 1985 Bühnenbeleuchtung, Max Keller Gobo’s are mentioned as another name for “Negativmasken” or “Vignetten”. (English)
	Property / context: In the 1942 “Hilfsbuch der Bühnentechnik “ there is reference to slides for projection, and shadow-silhouette, but the term Gobo doesn’t occur there either. No reference on Gobo’s In the different editions of McCandless method (1939-1958).Theatrecrafts.com states that “Material from 1967 uses the word 'MASK', and no mention is made of 'GOBO', so we can assume the word wasn't in widespread use then for stage lighting.” The 1970’s edition of Stage lighting by Pilbrow, Richard describes in detail the use of Gobo’s. BTR 1976-Heft-03 p32 refers to an article in Theatre Design and Technology, No. 43, Winter 1975, Keith W. Clark, Fred M. Wolff, A Method for Etching Gobos (2 Abb.),In the 1985 Bühnenbeleuchtung, Max Keller Gobo’s are mentioned as another name for “Negativmasken” or “Vignetten”. (English) / rank
	+	Normal rank

← Older revision	Revision as of 13:42, 23 August 2026
	Property / context
	+	The use of the term Gobo can be traced back to the 1920s, but not in the meaning of a metal plate inserted in a spotlight or optical system. The term refers to 1.) a screen with a holes or a reflector for casting shadows or silhouettes to produce patterned illumination (also called Cucoloris). 2.) A screen with a hole placed in front of (or around) a microphone to illuminate background sounds. In the 1922 Kliegl Catalogue K there is some references to a “Zigzag Lightning (3 different lighting flashes cut out in brass, with shutter) (produced with Sciopticon)” p 53 and a “Framing Shutter for Water Ripple Effect” P38 that look like a gobo, but are not named so. The Siemens catalog of 1939 does not mention gobo’s or accessories to insert them in a projector. (English)
	Property / context: The use of the term Gobo can be traced back to the 1920s, but not in the meaning of a metal plate inserted in a spotlight or optical system. The term refers to 1.) a screen with a holes or a reflector for casting shadows or silhouettes to produce patterned illumination (also called Cucoloris). 2.) A screen with a hole placed in front of (or around) a microphone to illuminate background sounds. In the 1922 Kliegl Catalogue K there is some references to a “Zigzag Lightning (3 different lighting flashes cut out in brass, with shutter) (produced with Sciopticon)” p 53 and a “Framing Shutter for Water Ripple Effect” P38 that look like a gobo, but are not named so. The Siemens catalog of 1939 does not mention gobo’s or accessories to insert them in a projector. (English) / rank
	+	Normal rank

← Older revision	Revision as of 08:16, 23 August 2026
	Property / Wikidata source
	+	Q1533554
	Property / Wikidata source: Q1533554 / rank
	+	Normal rank

← Older revision	Revision as of 07:41, 23 August 2026
	Property / historical term: gobo (English) / qualifier
	+	Source URL: https://www.etymonline.com/word/gobo

← Older revision	Revision as of 07:10, 23 August 2026
aliases / de / 0	aliases / de / 0
	+	Maske

← Older revision	Revision as of 11:55, 23 October 2025
aliases / cs / 0	aliases / cs / 0
	+	šablona