General Electric keyed socket base and frame

General Electric keyed socket base and frame

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Description (Brief)
A porcelain base and frame for a GE surface mounted lamp socket. Type 9358. "B" molded on bottom of frame.
Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
Receptacle Base
lamp socket
Other Terms
Receptacle Base; Components; Power and Lighting; Power and Lighting
Date made
1894
date made
1895
maker
General Electric Company
Measurements
overall: 1 1/2 in x 2 1/8 in; 3.81 cm x 5.3975 cm
ID Number
EM.181690
catalog number
181690
accession number
33184
maker number
9358
Credit Line
from General Electric Company
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National Museum of American History
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