electric street lamp

Street light of the arc lamp type, c.1890. Modified for display with a modern halogen lamp.

Details

Category:
Lighting
Object Number:
Y2010.26
type:
electric street lamp

Parts

Arc Lamp

Arc Lamp

arc lamp, c.1890. Modified for display with a modern halogen lamp.

Measurements:
overall: 330 mm x 330 mm x 650 mm,
Object Number:
Y2010.26.1
type:
carbon arc lamp
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
lamp stand for street light, with ornate lamp harp (wiring still attached), for light attachment. Plain pole section painted green, likley made of cast iron.

Lamp Stand

lamp stand for street light, with ornate lamp harp (wiring still attached), for light attachment. Plain pole section painted green, likley made of cast iron.

Object Number:
Y2010.26.2
type:
lamp stand

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