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Object NameLight Bulb with Tungsten Filament
Manufacturer General Electric Company (f. 1892)
Made FromGlass, Metal, Tungsten Filaments
Dateabout 1911-1920
TechniqueBlown, assembled
SizeOverall H: 11.7 cm, Diam (max): 5.5 cm
Accession Number2022.4.7
Credit LineGift of Les Lewis
Place Made
United States
Physical DescriptionLight Bulb with Tungsten Filament. Colorless glass, metal, tungsten filament; blown, assembled. Light bulb with pulled tip at top, glass rod on inside through which "squirrel cage" filaments are mounted, metal base, and red triangular paper label.
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