Short Arc Projection Lamp

Description (Brief):

A short-arc mercury vapor lamp for projection use.

Date Made: ca 1970

Maker: Westinghouse Electric Corp.

Location: Currently not on view

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Credit Line: from Philips Lighting Co.

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 1997.0389.48Accession Number: 1997.0389Catalog Number: 1997.0389.48

Object Name: discharge lamp

Measurements: overall: 6 in x 1 1/2 in; 15.24 cm x 3.81 cm

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a5-7243-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_751342

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