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Economical Electric Lamp Co. Dimmer Light Bulb

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Economical Electric Lamp Co. Dimmer Light Bulb

Category

Science and Technology

Classification

CHENHALL - Furnishings - Lighting Equipment - Other Lighting Accessories - Bulb, Light

Object Origin
Manufacturer:

Economical Electric Lamp Company

Date Produced:

1900-1925

Physical Characteristics

Object Description: Dimmer light bulb controlled by two (2) pull-strings. Light bulb has clear glass body with a pointed finial at the top. Yellowed rectangular paper sticker with faded black reading "ECONOMICAL" is attached just above the base of the bulb. Base of the bulb is brass-colored metal with two (2) strings. Each string has a white discolored circular tab at the end. One reads "DIM / ECONOMICAL ELECTRIC LAMP CO. N.Y." in black ink. The second tab reads "BR...

Materials:

glass

metal

string

Measurements: Object:
    Height: 5.25 in, Diameter: 2.25 in
    Weight: 0.108 lbs

Credit

Gift of Doug Wilson, O'Gara and Wilson Booksellers, 1998.4.2

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