Carbon filament lamp made by Swan Electric Light Co. Ltd

Made:: circa 1881 in Newcastle upon Tyne

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Carbon filament lamp made by Swan Electric Light Co. Ltd

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Carbon filament lamp, made by Swan Electric Light Co. Ltd, Newcastle, c. 1882.

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Category:: Lighting

Object Number:: Y1974.34.19.1

Measurements:: Overall: 37 mm x 80 mm, 28 mm,

type:: incandescent electric lamp with carbon filament

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Carbon filament lamp made by Swan Electric Light Co. Ltd

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