Portable lamp made of phenol formaldehyde (unspecified)

Portable lamp made of phenol formadehyde and aluminium, with bulb holder and brass switch cord and a flex and plug, unsigned, American, 1920-1940. Label on back states: Underwriter's Industries Inc, listed Portable Lamp, EAGLE.

Details

Category:
Plastics and Modern Materials
Object Number:
2005-231
Materials:
phenol formaldehyde (unspecified), aluminium (metal), plastic (unidentified), brass (copper, zinc alloy) and steel (metal)
Measurements:
overall: 105 mm x 210 mm x 135 mm, 0.383kg
type:
lamp - light bulb
credit:
Frangenberg, Tomas