Lamp of pearlised celluloid

Made:
1930 in France
Lamp of pearlised celluloid, in shades of cream Lamp of pearlised celluloid, in shades of cream

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Lamp of pearlised celluloid, in shades of cream
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Lamp of pearlised celluloid, in shades of cream
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Lamp of pearlised celluloid, in shades of cream, pink and maroon arranged in geometric design, designed by Bonaz, c. 1930, made in France.

Details

Category:
Plastics and Modern Materials
Object Number:
1979-624/20
Materials:
base of shade, cellulose nitrate, shade trim, silk, electrical fittings, brass, plug, rubber and brass
Measurements:
length 340 mm
width 116 mm
height 278 mm
type:
celloloid lamp
credit:
Jesse, J

Parts

Shade for lamp designed by Bonaz

Shade for lamp designed by Bonaz

Roughly rectangular with two cream sides, top and ends pink, silk braid stitching faded from salmon pink.

Measurements:
length 340 mm
width 116 mm
height 128 mm
Object Number:
1979-624/20 Pt1
type:
shade (lighting device component)
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Base of lamp by Bonaz

Base of lamp by Bonaz

Rectangular base with geometric block topped by two bulb holders, base pink and cream, top maroon, pink and cream.

Measurements:
length 202 mm
width 88 mm
height 180 mm
Object Number:
1979-624/20 Pt2
type:
lamp - lighting device
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum