Mazda

Made:
circa 1939-circa 1944 in England
maker:
British Thomson-Houston Company Limited

Black uv (ultra-violet) light bulb by Mazda, 12V, 36W, Army issue, used in the headlamps of World War II truck convoys to reduce the risk of detection from the air. Made by British Thomson-Houston Co. Ltd., c1939-c1944.

Details

Category:
Lighting
Object Number:
2001-483
Materials:
glass and metal
Measurements:
overall: 2.0472 x 1.4173 in.; 52 x 36 mm
type:
light bulb
credit:
Grice, C J