Carbon filament light bulb

Made:
1928 in England
Carbon filament light bulb Carbon filament light bulb
Carbon filament light bulb Carbon filament light bulb

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General Electric Co. Robertson carbon filament light bulb, c. 1928

Details

Category:
Lighting
Object Number:
Y7000.1512
Measurements:
100 mm 55 mm,
type:
incandescent electric lamp with carbon filament

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