Maxim carbon lamp

Maxim carbon lamp

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Currently not on view
Object Name
Light Bulb
incandescent lamp
date made
ca 1882
maker
Maxim, Hiram S.
Physical Description
carbon (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 3 7/8 in x 2 3/8 in; 9.8425 cm x 6.0325 cm
ID Number
EM.310531.02
accession number
121545
catalog number
310531.02
Credit Line
from Donald F. Poole
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National Museum of American History
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