Carbon filament lamp made by Swan Electric Light Co. Ltd

Made:
circa 1881 in Newcastle upon Tyne
Carbon filament lamp made by Swan Electric Light Co. Ltd Carbon filament lamp made by Swan Electric Light Co. Ltd
Carbon filament lamp made by Swan Electric Light Co. Ltd Carbon filament lamp made by Swan Electric Light Co. Ltd

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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.

Details

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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