Carbon Filament Lamp

Carbon Filament Lamp

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Description (Brief)
Incandescent lamp with Brush-Swan base and cellulose filament.
Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
incandescent lamp
date made
ca 1884
Physical Description
carbon (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 6 in x 2 1/2 in; 15.24 cm x 6.35 cm
ID Number
1993.0266.01
accession number
1993.0266
catalog number
1993.0266.01
Credit Line
from Stephen Stover
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Work and Industry: Electricity
Energy & Power
Electric Lamps
Data Source
National Museum of American History
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