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Carbon arc apparatus

Carbon arc apparatus (apparatus)

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Carbon arc apparatus, on circular mahogany base, signed by John Browning of London.

Details

Category:
Lighting
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
1981-1343
type:
apparatus
credit:
On loan from the Wellcome Trust

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