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Object NameSpherical Bernstein Bulb

Manufacturer Bernstein Electric Lamp Company (1884-1901)

Made FromGlass, Metal, Carbon Filament

Dateabout 1889

TechniqueMachine-made

SizeOverall H: 17.1 cm, Diam (max): 9.5 cm

Accession Number2022.4.15

Credit LineGift of GE Lighting, a Savant Company

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Place Made

United States, MA, Boston

Physical DescriptionSpherical Bernstein Bulb. Colorless glass, metal, carbon filament; machine-made. Spherical light bulb with pulled glass point on top and cylindrical neck. Bulb has carbon filament and unthreaded metal base with dual rectangular plug. Frayed copper wires on interior secured to top sides of medium blue post.
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