Standard lamp from Common Cold Research Unit volunteers' flat

Standard lamp with paper shade, unsigned, United Kingdom, 1941-1975. Used in lounge of volunteers' flat at the Common Cold Research Unit, Harvard Hospital, Harnham Down, Wiltshire, England.

Details

Category:
Public Health & Hygiene
Object Number:
1990-84/47
Materials:
mahogany (wood), wood (unidentified), paper (fibre product), cardboard, cotton (fibre), cotton (textile), textile, electrical components, glass, copper (alloy) and plastic (unidentified)
Measurements:
overall (Height x Diameter of shade): 1740 mm 520 mm, 3.18 kg
type:
standard lamp
credit:
MRC Common Cold Unit