Set of six medium-screw base lamp sockets mounted on a board

Set of six medium-screw base lamp sockets mounted on a board

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Object Name
Socket, Set of
lamp socket
Other Terms
Socket, Set of; Components; Power and Lighting; Power and Lighting
date made
1897
1887
Measurements
overall display: 3 in x 12 in x 6 1/2 in; 7.62 cm x 30.48 cm x 16.51 cm
surface mounted sockets (2): 1 3/4 in x 2 in; 4.445 cm x 5.08 cm
post mounted sockets w/o base cover (2): 2 in x 1 5/8 in; 5.08 cm x 4.1275 cm
post mounted socket w/ base cover (1): 2 1/4 in x 1 5/8 in; 5.715 cm x 4.1275 cm
keyed socket: 2 1/2 in x 1 3/4 in x 2 1/2 in; 6.35 cm x 4.445 cm x 6.35 cm
ID Number
EM.181757
catalog number
181757
accession number
33261
Credit Line
from George C. Maynard
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